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Muppet Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in Muppet Wall

	Big Bird T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Cookie Monster T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Grouch, The T 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b
	Snuffaluffagus T,S 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c

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GPS:	35.8868, -81.88509 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Ben Sachs on Aug 23, 2009
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Access Issue: 2023 seasonal raptor closure (January 15th-August 15th) Details

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Shortoff Mountain South: All routes between and including C.O and Paradigm Shift are closed.

Shortoff Mountain North: All climbing routes, cliff rim, and campsites within the red band marked on the map are closed to entry. No foot traffic or camping above or below the cliff in this section. Contact the USFS for more details: 828 652 2144.

NC Wall/Apricot Buttress/The Camel: On the NC Wall, all routes between and including Tightrope and Bumblebee Buttress are closed. Apricot Buttress and The Camel are closed.

Bynum Bluff: All routes are closed.

Description

This short and very steep wall is on the upper tier, near Henson Overlook. All routes start from a large ledge. Scramble up on the far right end. Named after Jim Henson, creator of the beloved Muppets. These routes tend to stay wet for a couple days after a heavy rain.