PRINT: Rock Climb It's about Time..., Linville Gorge

It's about Time...

5.11+, Trad, 75 ft (23 m),

Avg: 2 from 1 vote
FA: NB
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 climbs the wall just right of Switcharoo, all the way to the top. Climb the short seam past small cams and a bolt (placed after FFA) to easier ground. Continue past 2 bolts and into crux. Climb past small cams and one last bolt to the 2 bolt anchor at the top. Note: there is a good shake out at the small stance below last bolt -- use it! Gear: small wires, small cams -- nothing larger than a hand size cam.

Location

On the downhill side of the spire. Look for a bolt not too far off the ground.

Protection

Bolts and gear up to hand size