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Underlook Rock Climbing

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Routes in Underlook

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	Under Dog T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Under Estimated T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Under the Bridge T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Under the Weather T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Underachiever T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Underachiever Part Duh T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Underdog's Dog T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b PG13
	Undulate T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Elevation:	3,823 ft	1,165 m
GPS:	35.16955, -83.02227 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

The Underlook is under the Overlook. More specifically the Blackrock Overlook. Climbing here was developed in the mid 2010's. The cliff is slab and is up to 2 pitches tall. The cliff line is roughly broken up into three areas. Left, Main and Upper Right. Most of the developed climbing is at the Main area. It's not easy to walk the entire base of the cliff so it's best to approach the area you want to go to directly.

Pro / runouts are generally in the spirit of the area but a little safer. Most routes require two ropes to get down

Getting There

Park at the Pantertown Valley trailhead at Salt Rock Gap. Follow the Panthertown Valley trail east down into the valley. After 0.9 mile veer left on the North Road trail. Cross a bridge and pass Cartlton's Way. After a 0.5 mile from getting on North Road, look for a lone pine tree and a place to duck into the woods on your left. A steep but relatively short path will lead you to the Main climbing area. If you want to get to the Upper Right area veer right just below the main wall, traverse right until you can head up again and aim straight up. If you're looking for the left area there are no established paths. Follow your GPS

Left Area - 35°10'09.7"N 83°01'24.6"W

Main Area - 35°10'10.5"N 83°01'19.8"W

Upper Right Area - 35°10'11.3"N 83°01'17.7"W