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Tennessee Climbing
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:25 pm
by swimbikerun
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
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:37 pm
by jordancolburn
rocktown, technically georgia, but close to chattanooga.
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:41 pm
by _Rasputin
Tennessee Wall (T-Wall) is outside of Chattanooga, but you'll probably need a Trad rack.
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:18 pm
by kek-san
Fosterfalls in Monteagle. sport from 5.8 -5.12
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:06 pm
by ynp1
nope no good climbing in that area. sorry better luck next time.
Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 1:10 am
by woodchuck008
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.
Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 2:19 am
by herbalist
sorry no rock here,maybe ky.
Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 2:53 am
by 512OW
Little Rock City (pay close attention to the rules and follow them!)
Rocktown
Foster Falls
Obed
Tennessee is filled with good rock...
Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:39 am
by swimbikerun
Thanks for the advice... I assume there are some campgrounds close as well?
Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 2:46 pm
by tbwilsonky
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