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South Face Rock Climbing

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Routes in South Face

Funky Fibula T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b R

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Elevation:	3,717 ft	1,133 m
GPS:	35.91101, -81.88579 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Trey Best on Jul 9, 2024
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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

On the south face of Hawksbill Mountain you'll find a pretty significant rocky drainage type area that rises almost 1000 vertical feet from the treeline below. Although chossy looking and unassuming at a first glance, adventurers will find opportunities for easier 5th class alpine-style adventure climbing. Any history on this area would be appreciated, but little seems to be known about the climbing history of this spot even though it is such a prominent feature on the more well-traveled east side of the Linville Gorge.