Climbing in Tennessee

Post by **linustgl** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 4:36 pm

I'm headed to TN this summer for a week long vacation and I was wondering....
Does anyone know of some really good places to climb around Knoxville?

Post by **squeezindlemmon** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 4:37 pm

Duuuuude?!?

OBED!

Post by **lordjim_2001** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 4:44 pm

Do you want good or near Knoxville? How near?

Cherokee Bluffs is right in Knoxville on the other side of the river. Interesting place, just don't go with dogs or kids. You'll know why when you read the topos.

I keep on meaning to hit up Devil's Racetrack just to scope it out but I haven't had a chance yet. Lucy in the sky is on this falls list, about 45min drive + ?? hike.

Look rock is about 45/50 min away. Interesting area. The parents may like it if they aren't climbers b/c of a park type place near by.

All sorts of stuff is within 2 hrs of Knoxville. Most of the stuff around Chatanoga(sp?) is within two hours depending on which side of the city it's on.

That should keep you busy for a week.

Post by **pigsteak** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 6:12 pm

Obed, hands down.

Post by **Paul3eb** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 6:57 pm

there's no climbing in tennessee.. are you nuts?

Post by **dipsi** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 11:33 pm

Blue Heron is about an hour from Knoxville.

Post by **maine** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 1:32 am

Obed is only 45 mins from knox and is incredible! Check out South Clear Creek! There is also some pretty kick ass bouldering near the bridge.

Have fun!

Post by **Paul3eb** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 4:28 am

there's no climbing in tennessee!! didn't you hear me?

Post by **herbalist** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 12:42 pm

you have been lied to there is no climbing in tenn.I'd stay in ky and climb at the red,yeah that's it.

Post by **linustgl** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 3:18 pm

Cool thanks. I'll have to try out that "no climbing" place Paul. Sounds like your fond of it.

I'm with stupid