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Conley Cove Rock Climbing

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Routes in Conley Cove

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	Procrastination T 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Throw gear here T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Bear hug T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Nubs S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Willy Wonky T 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Wet Willy T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
	Where There's a Willy (There's a Way) T,TR 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a

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Elevation:	2,500 ft	762 m
GPS:	35.8868, -81.88509 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	nbrown on Jun 22, 2015 · Updates
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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.

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 is a small but very convenient spot on the west side of the gorge with a handful of routes and a very easy approach. At only 5 minutes from the car, it can easily be combined with other stuff in the area (there are many micro crags) or just accessed for a short day if you're in the area. This is also a popular camping area, as there is a large cave-like formation to camp in.

Getting There

Park at the Conley Cove trailhead, approximately 6 miles south of Linville Falls on Kistler Memorial Highway.(~ 2 miles south of Wiseman's View).

Hike down the trail less than 5 minutes to the first outcropping on the right. This is essentially the beginning of the Gold Coast Band, although not technically included in that section.