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The Right Side Rock Climbing

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	18 and up. S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	21 and over S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	All Ages Show S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Cruise, The S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Dream Balloon S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Jaguar Paw S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Jungle Bird S 5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a
	Last Dance, The T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Lightwork S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Pond Mega Classic S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Scenic Cruise, The S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Skyway S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Tetelestai S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Welcome to Pond Creek S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Yellow Lady Slipper S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b

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Elevation:	1,400 ft	427 m
GPS:	35.49844, -85.32451 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue:

PRIVATE LAND* - The Canyon at Pond Creek is located on private land. Access is managed by the local climbing organization, The Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC). Check the SCC website for the latest access information.

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Description

Great selection of moderate sport climbing and some trad climbing too.

Getting There

The best way to access this area from the parking lot is to walk along the road that follows the top of cliff, passing all the domes, for about half a mile until the road takes a 90 degree turn left and you see a cairn on the right that leads you to a staircase that takes you down to the base of the cliff. If you are already at the base, it's a 10-15 minute walk from the main areas.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Right Side

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 4 ● 21 and over Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 5 ● Pond Mega Classic Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 6 ● Welcome to Pond Creek Sport