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Suggested Page Improvements to Hospital Boulders

ari32

Nov 23, 2015

Should this area be broken down into sub-areas (Barn Area, Eddie Area, Lower Area, Private Property) based off the topo provided by the Southeast Climbers Coalition (http://www.seclimbers.org/uploads/Hospital%20Sketch.pdf)? Then those areas broken down further by boulders (A boulder, B boulder, etc.)? I ask this because a lot of the problems on the topo have the same name, so breaking it down by areas and boulders would make it easier to find on Mountain Project.

Let me know. I'll hold off on adding new problems until I hear back. I can also help with moving the existing problems to their respective sub-areas/boulders if you decide to add them. Thanks.

Where's Walden

Nov 21, 2021

Description Suggestion

On November 15, 2012, the Southeastern Climbers Coalition, with funding provided by the Access Fund, purchased the "Hospital Boulders" in Gadsden, Alabama.

The Hospital Boulders boasts 150-200 high quality sandstone boulder problems, and even some short traditional, sport and top rope climbs on the west brow of Lookout Mountain. The area, with its spectacular scenic views, still has potential for many more first ascents.

The 39-acre tract sits conveniently off I-59, just past Mountain View Hospital at the end of Scenic Highway in Gadsden, AL. Access is optimal with a SCC-owned road that leads to a parking area less than a minute from the boulder field. There are additional boulders located just outside the SCC property, and the SCC will be working with the landowner of this adjacent property to open up the entire boulder field in the future.

The parking lot is gated and the lock combination is available through the SCC website. There are no bathrooms on site, so please pack out your waste. There is a wag bag kiosk on site.

Visit www.seclimbers.org to donate now and learn more about access.

Suggested Page Improvements to Hospital Boulders

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