Sitting Bear Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 3,685 ft |
GPS: |
35.9279, -81.8902 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
Page Views: | 37,167 total · 230/month |
Shared By: | Jacob Cioffoletti on Dec 9, 2010 · Updates |
Admins: | Steve Lineberry, Aaron Parlier |
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.
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.
Getting There
The approach is from the sitting bear park area. Take the trail out of the lot uphill to a ridge and an intersecting trail. Turn right on the trail. You will pass a nice campspot and a sign marking the Devils Hole trail, continue past this and the trail will continue uphill. After the trail gets very steep and then flattens out you will pass an overlook on the left, continue on to the sitting bear formation.
Classic Climbing Routes at Sitting Bear
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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