Shortoff Mountain South: All routes between and including C.O and Paradigm Shift are closed.
Shortoff Mountain North: All climbing routes, cliff rim, and campsites within the red band marked on the map are closed to entry. No foot traffic or camping above or below the cliff in this section. Contact the USFS for more details: 828 652 2144.
NC Wall/Apricot Buttress/The Camel: On the NC Wall, all routes between and including Tightrope and Bumblebee Buttress are closed. Apricot Buttress and The Camel are closed.
Bynum Bluff: All routes are closed.
Description
An obscure route on the upper parts of the East Face, this route is actually fun, punching through the left side of the big roof above the 2nd belay of Hidden Crack. Because it's only been climbed a few times, the upper slab is somewhat licheny, but would clean up with use. If you're up there, climb it!
From the tree ledge, climb a flake system that leads up to the left side of the big roof. Make a few moves up steeper rock, then move and a little right to get onto the slab above. Tiptoe up the lichen-covered and unprotected (but easy) slab to the two-bolt anchor at the end of the 3rd pitch of Hidden Crack.
Location
Starts from the right side of the tree ledge that is at the end of the 2nd pitches of Hidden Crack and Rip van Winkle. Locate the large roof between the third pitches of those two routes (just to the left of the 3rd pitch of Hidden Crack). This route climbs the left side of the roof.
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Access Issue: 2023 seasonal raptor closure (January 15th-August 15th)
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