Stone Mountain South Face Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 500 ft |
GPS: |
36.3916, -81.0473 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | saxfiend on Nov 15, 2006 · Updates |
Admins: | Steve Lineberry, Aaron Parlier |
Description
The south face of Stone Mountain is the main climbing area and home of some of the mountain's most well-known routes. Though it's a trad climbing area, most routes here are friction climbing on high-quality granite slab, with major runouts and little opportunity for protection. The southern exposure makes this a great destination in cooler weather and a furnace to avoid in the summer heat.
All climbers are required to fill out a climbing permit. This can be done at the park office or at a registration kiosk at the base of the mountain. There is no charge for this permit.
All climbers are required to fill out a climbing permit. This can be done at the park office or at a registration kiosk at the base of the mountain. There is no charge for this permit.
Getting There
After entering the park, drive past the visitor center (which will be on your right) about two miles down the main park road to the Lower Trailhead parking on your left, and park. Start the walk in, and turn right at the fork (follow the sign for the Hutchinson Homestead), and keep on the main trail until you can see the historical homestead on your left (several restored buildings). From here, either go through or around the farmstead site to a trailhead in the woods to climber's right of the homestead, where you'll find a small climber's registration box. Go up the small climber's trail to the rock.
Classic Climbing Routes at Stone Mountain South Face
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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