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Snake's Den Rock Climbing

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Routes in Snake's Den

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	Freddie's Dead T 5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c PG13
	Unknown 5.3 T 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a PG13
	Unknown 5.9 T,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Dark in Bad T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13
	Sunny Daye T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a PG13
	Wasp Flake T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c PG13
	Scrambled Brains T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Mist T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	5.9X TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Bookends T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b

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Elevation:	3,666 ft	1,117 m
GPS:	35.7577, -82.3591 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Post Hurricane Helene Accessibility of Crags Details

The CCC has created the list linked below of accessible and inaccessible climbing areas with some caveats. If you decide to head out for a day of climbing, please do not attempt to go to those marked ‘inaccessible’. Please note that all areas in WNC will have extensive tree damage and if you head out, use extra caution for all the trees above, especially on a windy day. Rock fall potential is also highest after a big weather event. Please use extra caution while climbing and prepare to self rescue if injured. Injury response time will be greatly limited for any injury currently, especially for a remote injury. Cell service is limited in all areas. Parking at accessible crags in the WNC/ Upstate SC region will likely be challenging. If the parking lot is full, go to a different area and do not park illegally or in a road. Make a plan B before leaving your house. Expect road detours on the way to the crag. NCdrive.gov updates road closures. Once you get to the crag, expect many trees blocking access trails and of course, come volunteer with the CCC to help us bring our climbing areas back!

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Description

This area is small, has mediocre quality rock, and is generally only worth mentioning because it's so close to Asheville. The cliff has a south-facing aspect but the base of the climb is well shaded. Climbs are mostly in the 5.4-5.9 range. It is possible to walk off the top, but it's not a short walk and there's no trail to speak of, so rappelling from trees at the top may be a better option. The highest parts of the cliff will require 2 ropes for a rappel

Gear is typical for NC.

There are rarely many climbers there, but on a nice day there may be plenty of hikers parking in the same area.

Getting There

To get there, take I-26 exit 15 and turn eastbound towards Barnardsville on NC 197/Barnardsville Hwy. After 6 miles, turn right onto Dillingham Rd. After 2.2 miles, keep left at the fork to stay on Dillingham Rd. After 3 miles the road turns to dirt, and a further 4 miles puts you at the base of the rock.

There is a gate shortly after the road changes to dirt that is sometimes closed in the winter. You can try calling the Forest Service District Office at (828) 689-8716 to make sure you can get in before you make the trip.