PRINT: Rock Climb Hell In A Handbasket, Linville Gorge

Hell In A Handbasket

5.11c/d, Trad, 90 ft (27 m),

Avg: 4 from 4 votes
FA: Nathan Brown; extension through roof - Andrew Mcdowell, Nathan Brown, Phil Hoffman
N Carolina > 2. Northern Mou… > Linville Gorge > Linville River Crag

Access Issue: 2023 seasonal raptor closure (January 15th-August 15th) Details

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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

This route was recently extended through the large roof block at the top. There has been an additional bolt placed that protects the climbing to the roof.

Climb past 4 bolts and gear to a transition in the chimney just below the large roof crack block. Climb the rail through the large roof to a 2 bolt anchor. The roof is protected by a #3 camelot. It is possible to use a bigger cam but it's not necessary.

Note: bring 2 shoulder length slings to extend the 2 bolt anchor for top-roping.

Location

When exiting the chimney, it'll be on the left side, across from Chimney Man. Start off of large flat ledge.

Protection

"Small" selections of cams from red C3 to #3 camelot. It's possible to use a #4-6 out in the roof.

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Nice view of Hawksbill and the river from the top

Looking down from the top

The roof looms above

Starting the very cool finish

Much steeper and better than it looks. It climbs the large roof crack/flake above.