Type: Trad, 110 ft (33 m)
FA: Doug Reed, Byron Bridges, Tim Fisher
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Shared By: chummer on Nov 3, 2012
Admins: Ky Bishop, Steve Lineberry, Aaron Parlier

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Hanging Chain has some of the best (only) crack climbing in North Carolina. Perched way up over Hickory Nut Gorge, this pumpy route is a classic and likely the best crack of it's grade in N.C.

The route begins with some do not fall territory that leads to sustained and often heads up crack and face climbing. Be on the lookout for a thin section at the top of the crack section. The route changes character near the top for some enjoyable and technical face climbing. Technical and thin moves near the top could make for a heartbreaking finish.

Location Suggest change

Scramble low 5th and 4th class terrain up ledges to a perch beneath a bolt. Head straight up to the crack above.

Protection Suggest change

A healthy set of stoppers and a single set of cams from micro to a #3 camalot should do it. 4 Bolts protect the top. Bolted anchors. A 70m rope is recommended.

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