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Copperhead Road

5.11b, Sport, 65 ft (20 m),  Avg: 3.7 from 79 votes
FA: Laban Swafford
Tennessee > Denny Cove > Denny West > Big Tex Cave
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Description

This is the left line out of the right facing corner that moves through steep blocky ledges. Pumpy and fun!

Location

Left of Terrapin Station

Protection

bolts

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First big block, 2nd and 3rd bolts, Copperhead Rd.
[Hide Photo] First big block, 2nd and 3rd bolts, Copperhead Rd.
Far shot Copperhead Rd
[Hide Photo] Far shot Copperhead Rd
Enzo's first lead on Copperhead Rd, top roof
[Hide Photo] Enzo's first lead on Copperhead Rd, top roof
Sam coming down after a clean send!
[Hide Photo] Sam coming down after a clean send!
If it fits, it sits.
[Hide Photo] If it fits, it sits.
Eric Honert for the no hands picnic table rest
[Hide Photo] Eric Honert for the no hands picnic table rest
Nathan getting ready to pull to roof!
[Hide Photo] Nathan getting ready to pull to roof!

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Jordan Simon
Chattanooga, TN
  5.11b
[Hide Comment] This is a fantastic climb for the area, a perfect 11 to get on if you're looking to try something near the grade. All the holds are good, just on slightly steeper terrain and clean falls the whole way. Very fun. Nov 7, 2017
Brent Blevins
Chattanooga, TN
  5.11-
[Hide Comment] Super fun lead. Great holds to crank your way up the ever steepening rock. Great no hands rest/ledge under a large horizontal before the last big roof move to easier ground. Felt more like a sustained 10+ with no technical moves. Oct 6, 2018
Tristan P
Boulder, CO
[Hide Comment] The first two bolts have permas on them now; probably to make cleaning easier. Thank you to whoever did that :) Apr 15, 2022
Elise Zheng
Atlanta, GA
  5.11b
[Hide Comment] I wouldn't say the moves are "easy" for the grade, and I do find a few moves (especially going over a bulge around 2nd-3rd bolt) being a bit physical. But other than that, if you find a bad hold, just keep moving, and get your head game together. Apr 16, 2023
[Hide Comment] Right kneepad helpful. Currently only one perma draw to help with cleaning. Feb 7, 2024