Mountain Project Logo
To save paper & ink, use the [Hide] controls next to photos and comments so you only print what you need.

Playground

5.9, Trad, TR, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 2.1 from 29 votes
FA: unknown
N Carolina > 3. Piedmont Region > Crowders Mountain > Main Climbing A… > 01. Practice Wall

Description

Climb the face right of Gastonia Crack(5.4)

Location

Located at Practice Wall. Mostly Top-Roped but an great trad climb for beginning trad climbers.

Protection

Great trad beginner route, lots of gear options. Bolted anchor.

Photos [Hide ALL Photos]

Playground from the bottom. Gastonia Crack on left.
[Hide Photo] Playground from the bottom. Gastonia Crack on left.
Fun rappel down from "Playground" using the "Gastonia Crack" Anchor.
[Hide Photo] Fun rappel down from "Playground" using the "Gastonia Crack" Anchor.
Practice Wall<br> <br> Playground (5.9+) trad<br> <br> Crowders Mountain State Park, North Carolina
[Hide Photo] Practice Wall Playground (5.9+) trad Crowders Mountain State Park, North Carolina

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Eduardo Ramirez
Columbia, SC
 
[Hide Comment] FA - Rodney Lanier, Dede Geissinger Jan 24, 2013
Mike Marsh
Columbia
  5.9
[Hide Comment] Nice tall but not vertical climb which is unusual for Crowders. Starting on the crack for "The Wall" then traversing over adds even more interest. Mar 17, 2016
Rex S
Fl
 
[Hide Comment] Really nice climb with plenty of hold options. Oct 14, 2022