Climbing in Rutherford, NC

Climbing in Rutherford NC

Because of the highly technical nature of the sport, we suggest that you obtain a professionally written guide to climbing in the area. You can obtain such a guide at Diamond Brand Outdoors in Asheville or Fireside Books in Forest City, NC.

 

Popular Climbing Locations

  • The Blue Ridge Escarpment, including the pictured Rumbling Bald Mountain, in Rutherford County offers climbing and bouldering opportunities that draw dedicated international rock climbers. ROC is working directly with NC State Parks and area conservancies to preserve this critical asset. To date, more than 50 percent of the climbing areas have been preserved. 

  • Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park does guided climbing through Fox Mountain Guides, and offers some of the best climbing in the Southeast.

  • The Carolina Climbers Coalition is the best regional advocacy group for climbing in the southeast. They have and extensive website at www.carolinaclimbers.org which includes detailed information about Rumbling Bald.

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