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Georgia

Submitted By: saxfiend on Dec 15, 2006
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Latitude: 33.7152  Longitude: -84.3860 
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For a state at the tail end of the Appalachians, Georgia has a surprising variety of good rock climbing. Georgia can't match the tremendous volume of rock and number of destinations held by neighboring North Carolina and Tennessee, but it does have some hidden jewels.

If you want a taste of granite slab but don't feel like making the drive to Stone Mountain, NC, head for Mount Yonah. This granite dome in north Georgia has long been a training ground for Army Rangers, but it's also a prime trad climbing destination. Many new leaders have gotten their first experience placing protection on some of the easier Mount Yonah lines. Currahee Mountain is another good spot for friction climbing.

For trad climbing on Tennessee-style sandstone, Lost Wall is a good choice. Crack and face climbs ranging from five-easy to fearsome can be found here. And further up the mountain from Lost Wall is Rock Town, a great bouldering area with enough problems to keep you busy for years.

If you're ready to up the ante, north Georgia's Tallulah Gorge is the premier trad destination in the state. For serious and exposed multi-pitch climbing in the midst of beautiful scenery, Tallulah is hard to beat.

In addition to Rock Town, Georgia has numerous other bouldering areas. Tops among these is Boat Rock, located in the metro Atlanta area, with loads of high-friction granite to shred fingers and shoes.

To keep yourself in shape when you can't get outside, there are several indoor climbing gyms located in and around Atlanta.


Getting There 

Most climbing in Georgia is located within an hour or two of Atlanta. See the climbing areas for specific directions.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Georgia:
Lost Digits   V3     Boulder   Boat Rock
The Scoop   V3     Boulder, 7 feet   Rocktown : Back Street Boulders
Waves in Motion   V3     Boulder, 10 feet   Boat Rock
Yellow Arete   V4     Boulder   Boat Rock
Dihedral   5.6     Trad, 2 pitches, 150 feet   Mount Yonah : Main Face
Mescaline Daydream   5.8     Trad, 2 pitches, 200 feet   Tallulah Gorge : Main Wall
Guzzler   5.8     Trad, 1 pitch, 50 feet   Lost Wall
Digital Delight   5.8     Trad, 4 pitches, 300 feet   Tallulah Gorge : Main Wall
Frictionary   5.9     Trad, Sport   Currahee Mountain : Slab Area
Primitive Paradox   5.9     Trad, 2 pitches, 200 feet   Tallulah Gorge : Main Wall
Special Edition   5.9     Trad, 1 pitch, 80 feet   Mount Yonah : Main Face
Stranger than Friction   5.9     Trad, Sport, 1 pitch, 70 feet   Currahee Mountain : Slab Area
Booze and Broads   5.9+     Trad, 1 pitch, 100 feet   Lost Wall
Punk Wave   5.10a     Trad, 3 pitches   Tallulah Gorge : Main Wall
Mikey's Mantle   5.10a     Sport, 1 pitch, 60 feet   Currahee Mountain : Slab Area
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds   5.10a     Sport, 80 feet   Mount Yonah : Main Face
Flying Frog   5.10b/c     Trad, 1 pitch, 200 feet   Tallulah Gorge : Main Wall
Return of The Jodi   5.10b/c     Sport, TR, 1 pitch   Mount Yonah : White Wall
Smooth as Silk   5.11-     Trad, 1 pitch, 100 feet   Currahee Mountain : The Buzzard Wall
Dreams   5.11c     Trad, 1 pitch, 40 feet   Currahee Mountain : Brick Wall
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Featured Route For Georgia
Brian topping out Croc Bloc

Croc Bloc V5  GA : Rocktown : The Croc Boulder
Start on the big jug in the middle of the wall at about chest height. Climb up the middle of the wall using slopers, heel hooks, and crimps to a powerful gaston move. Match it up and top out the tall face....[more]   Browse More Classics in GA


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Hog Pen Gap, Georgia...yes...Georgia.

Hog Pen Gap, Georgia...yes...Georgia.

Hog Pen in Better Conditions...

Hog Pen in Better Conditions...

Yeah, boy...80 MPH on I-85...

Yeah, boy...80 MPH on I-85...


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By JOhn CAmeron
From: DENVER!!!
Feb 1, 2007

YES!!! Georgia has finally made the glitz and glamor of Mountain Project! there is much for the climber around GA if you are willing to look and take in the wonderful forest and lush humidity....(ok, so 'much' may be somewhat of an overstatement. but its quality stuff- believe you me!)

CB

By Davis13au
Jan 27, 2009

Sweet! Juliette made a featured route! Middle GA is on the map. Glad to see Rock Till You Drop is getting it's due. It's a fun route and Juliette is a nice place to get a work out.