Tennessee Climbing

Post by **swimbikerun** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:25 pm

I am going to be doing some traveling through Tennessee in March and have heard there is some climbing around Chattanooga. I am a sport climber in the 10-11 grade and also do some bouldering. I was wondering if anyone knows the area pretty well and has some places they would recommend. I only have a few days and don't want to spend it wandering around or climbing up shit rock.

Thanks for your help

Post by **jordancolburn** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:37 pm

rocktown, technically georgia, but close to chattanooga.

Post by **_Rasputin** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:41 pm

Tennessee Wall (T-Wall) is outside of Chattanooga, but you'll probably need a Trad rack.

Post by **kek-san** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:18 pm

Fosterfalls in Monteagle. sport from 5.8 -5.12

Post by **ynp1** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:06 pm

nope no good climbing in that area. sorry better luck next time.

Post by **woodchuck008** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 1:10 am

You've hit the jackpot according to a recent mag article about the best place to live and climb. Chat' has it all, varied rock and never too far off for a day trip. Enjoy.

Post by **herbalist** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 2:19 am

sorry no rock here,maybe ky.

Post by **512OW** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 2:53 am

Little Rock City (pay close attention to the rules and follow them!)
Rocktown
Foster Falls
Obed

Tennessee is filled with good rock...

Post by **swimbikerun** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:39 am

Thanks for the advice... I assume there are some campgrounds close as well?

Post by **tbwilsonky** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 2:46 pm

i usually camp for free at rocktown, but there is some good pay camping near the lake in soddy daisy if your doing the little rock thing.

for more information:

http://www.asubtlesqueeze.com/littlerockcity

should answer most of your logistical questions in the 'local beta' tab.

-t