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Special Olympics

5.11b, Trad, 50 ft (15 m),  Avg: 3.6 from 10 votes
FA: Rob Robinson, Chick Holtkamp, Eric Zschiesche - 1981
Tennessee > Suck Creek Canyon > Rdside Wall

Description

Amazing finger crack with plentiful gear. One of the most beautiful lines in the area. Lots of finger locking and crack technique required.

Location

One of the first Roadside wall routes. This climb is so striking you will not miss it. In between two sport climbs.

Protection

Up to 2 inches

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Special Olympics.
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So easy, a four year old can do it!
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Middle crux
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Near the end of the difficulties
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David Draper
Chattanooga, TN
[Hide Comment] If the route were 50 ft tall it would be impressive, but its barely 30 ft tall and graded softer than my Southface Bimbo down jacket. No hard moves, but a great route to run laps on, LOTS of laps. Oct 25, 2008
cshuey77 shuey
Asheviile,nc
  5.11c
[Hide Comment] great fingerlocks, and great gear. wish it were longer. May 27, 2010
Tim Wheatley
Chattanooga, TN
  5.11a
[Hide Comment] Beta Video: youtu.be/AD1TdvjhH4g Jan 11, 2023