Linville Gorge Weather

Was planing on trying to spend the new years weekend there. Anyone who lives around there that can say what they think of the weather? Is it worth driving there and see if it is climbable or has there been to much rain to bother?

Use rays weather it's the best for NC high country also the Linville Gorge FB page has lots of pictures.

Some stuff will dry quickly. The easy to moderate stuff is still fun even if some sections are wet such as the Mummy and Daddy.

It will be chilly, sunny, and mostly dry by Saturday.

Shortoff dries very fast. You can avoid the decent gully by rapping using the directions for pretty face or avoid the last part of the decent by rapping off a tree prior to the fixed line rappel.

Any clue on conditions for linville this upcoming weekend? I've only been up there once before. Can I expect some icy rock?

What area are you specifically looking for beta for? Linville is a big place. My guess is that shortoff will be good to go if the forecast calls for temps being 45 degrees or higher. Other sunny crags include the south and east faces of table rock, the apricot buttress, and the prow. Most other areas will probably be colder than I'm willing to tolerate, but that's just me.

Shortoff best bet. Check the gate status if heading up to TR. Bet it is locked.

Yes. The table rock gate closed on 1/4. It reopens again in April. It adds about 1.5 miles to the approach.

Brian Payst wrote:The table rock gate closed on 1/4. It reopens again in April.

Is camping still allowed near the Table Rock parking lot while the gate is locked?

Adam Fleming wrote: Is camping still allowed near the Table Rock parking lot while the gate is locked?

Yes

definitely looking for something in the sun. don't wanna freeze out there. I'll check out shortoff for sure. looking for some easy moderates

Trying to climb the mummy tomorrow. Is it unheard of to walk up the road? Or is there an alternate route on foot?

The walk is reasonable, but I suspect that the Mummy will be really cold tomorrow with highs in the 20s (maybe), plus you'll be in the shade with 10-20 mph winds.

Thanks Scott. Any other suggestions? We're pretty open. Been at looking glass the last two days. We're looking for some easy multi pitch to finish out the long weekend

Have you been to Stone Mountain? The Great Arch is atypical for Stone, but might fit your needs. And Stone is usually the warmest place to climb in these conditions. Plus the dihedral will help protect you from the wind.

Bald if it's not too windy. Cedar south side.

Thanks for the beta, decided to drive south to tallulah gorge to beat the cold... and then got denied a climbing permit by the ranger for "icy conditions"

not an uncommon occurance at Tallulah....ive stopped going there because i've been turned back every third time i go or so.

rock_fencer wrote:not an uncommon occurance at Tallulah....ive stopped going there because i've been turned back every third time i go or so.

I sent saxfiend a message to add that in bold as part of the Tallulah description. It is mentioned twice in the comment section, but easy to miss it I guess.

Its iced over here in Raleigh. Linville can get nasty quick. I wouldn't want to be on table rock rd without a solid 4x4, if its anything like it is out here.

Stay safe!