The Camel Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 3,134 ft |
GPS: |
35.87827, -81.89096 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
Page Views: | 9,702 total · 82/month |
Shared By: | nbrown on Jul 11, 2014 |
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.
Access Issue: The Camel is closed seasonally between January 15-August 15 for nesting Peregrine Falcons.
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Description
Located just below the Chimneys area, this is a cool freestanding feature that makes for a fun diversion with a casual approach by Linville standards. It's high aesthetics make up for its sometimes less than ideal rock quality. The formation resembles its namesake when viewed from the Apricot buttress -- just to the south. There are a handful of modern routes, as well as many older forgotten lines on the formation. Ancient 1/4 inch rawl-drive bolts can be found on both the Camel proper, and on the nearby walls. One can easily chase sun or shade on the Camel, as there are routes on the south, east, and north sides of the formation. Approach time from the chimneys is about 10 minutes.
Also of note: Once at the base, it is easy to combine climbing on the Camel with either the Apricot Buttress or The Chockstone Chimney Wall, both only a hundred yards or so away.
Also of note: Once at the base, it is easy to combine climbing on the Camel with either the Apricot Buttress or The Chockstone Chimney Wall, both only a hundred yards or so away.
Getting There
From the Chimneys, take the MST south to the first trail on right, which is the Apricot/NC wall trail. Follow this short trail down to overlook on the north side of buttress (Apricot descent is the gully to south). Find the bushy path down to the cliff edge and rap from pine tree down an old bolted 5.4 (60'), which will put you out in front of the southeast arete of the Camel.
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