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Rocky Face Park Guidebook?

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Karen Morris · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 0

Saw an article in the Statesville, NC newspaper Sunday about a new (possibly reopened) state park recently opened up in Hiddenite called Rocky Face Park (rockyfacepark.com). I was wondering if anybody had any information regarding the climbing there. Some sort of guide book would be great, but any information would help. Thanks!

Andrew Blease · · Bartlett, NH · Joined Apr 2010 · Points: 470

It's pretty chossy and dangerous. It would be cool if someone will clean it up, but for now I wouldn't drive to it unless you're willing to put in some work.

nbrown · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 7,718

What kind of rock is it there? Being a state park, I doubt they'd allow climbing there without an act of congress, but if they did, maybe it would be fun. Got any pictures?

boo · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2008 · Points: 0

Nate, Ask Shannon. He's from H'nite.

Brad Caldwell · · Deep in the Jocassee Gorges · Joined May 2010 · Points: 1,400

The website says that climbing is a regulated but legal activity and it shows some folks TRing and rapping off the face.

Karen Morris · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 0

There is a simple form to fill out for climbing just like the one at Pilot Mountain. Website says climbing is allowed in the quarry area. I just didn't want to go without having some kind of knowledge about what to expect and where the routes are located.

Scott Bouldien · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2007 · Points: 201

My wife and I moved to Fayetteville from Boulder, CO a year ago. We enjoy climbing at The Red, The New, Rifle and many other spots and have thoroughly enjoyed our 3 trips there. Great place to learn, easy leads and close to the car. Good family place. Easy to walk around and set up TR's If you do not lead.

Fun solid route

Walter Edly · · Thomasville NC · Joined Apr 2013 · Points: 10

Went there last year, some routes had placards but were closed due to sharp rock causing rope wear. Can't beat the approach.

Kereinha · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2013 · Points: 10

It is not worth the trip. Short routes that are forced. They basically just sprayed as many bolts as possible on the rock. I think it's granite...but very low quality. They have signs by the cliff-line showing all route names and grades. They are also all on MP. I've been there twice and regretted it both times. Go to Pilot or Sauratown (when it opens in December)...or better yet, drive to the NRG!

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Southern States
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