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Truth or Consequences
5.11d,
Trad, 70 ft (21 m),
Avg: 2.3 from 3
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FA: Andy Kluge '89
Georgia
> Tallulah Gorge
> Main Wall
Access Issue: Climbing Permit Needed-Seasonal Raptor Closure
Details
Typically Mid-February Tallulah Gorge will temporarily close the wall to rock climbing to protect nesting Peregrine Falcons. Climbing is expected to resume this June once the chicks fledge.
For details visit:
gastateparks.org/TallulahGorge Climbers must stop at the park's visitor center to obtain a climbing permit.
Climbing access is not allowed during whitewater releases and aesthetic water releases.
For water release schedule and further information please check the park's website,
gastateparks.org/TallulahGorge.
Description
Start the same as BT Express, up the crimp face left of Primitive Paradox to a mantle. Climb up to the first shelf in the dihedral and cut left onto the face via good feet. Climb straight up past two bolts to the P1 anchor for Primitive Paradox.
Protection
This route has decent pro (after the first thirty feet), but it is rather technical and unforgiving. The crux is well protected. Small offset nuts and a rack of singles recommended...
Boulder, CO
New fixed gear as of 2011 Sep 28, 2012