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mistymountainhop
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For spring break im planning on taking a 6 day roadtrip somewhere out east. I want to go somewhere that has alot of good climbing, and good hiking as well.
Possible stops might include the Red, Asheville, New River Gorge, Smokey mountains, does anyone have any other suggestions?
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chronicle
Feb 17, 2005, 3:46 PM
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The Gunks
Linville Gorge, NC
North Carolina has a lot to offer. And shouldn't be overlooked.
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usmc_2tothetop
Feb 17, 2005, 3:50 PM
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That I know of ...The Gunks or Keene Valley.
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phlsphr
Feb 17, 2005, 4:04 PM
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In reply to: For spring break im planning on taking a 6 day roadtrip somewhere out east. I want to go somewhere that has alot of good climbing, and good hiking as well. Possible stops might include the Red, Asheville, New River Gorge, Smokey mountains, does anyone have any other suggestions?
I'm doubtful about climbing in the Smokies proper (though its my favorite place to hike), but you might want to check out other Tennessee spots, including Obed/Clear Creek, T-Wall, and Foster Falls. Less developed from a climbing point of view, is the Big South Fork. Also, Sencea in WV if the weather is warm.
I also think the Gunks would likely be a bit nippy for a spring break trip.
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pornstarr
Feb 17, 2005, 4:05 PM
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rumbling bald
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markc
Feb 17, 2005, 4:27 PM
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It would help if you mentioned the sort of climbing you're looking for. If you want multipitch trad routes, recommendations for the New aren't going to help. If you're looking for sport routes with a quick approach, the Adirondacks aren't for you.
If you're going on a brief road trip (especially if there's a mix of climbers and non-climbers), the New River Gorge is a good choice. There's lots of hiking, rafting, etc. to keep non-climbers happy. The New has a nice blend of sport and traditional routes, and several crags have very convenient access.
If you're interested in traditional routes, Seneca is great. However, the options for toproping or sport are virtually non-existent. There is also little to do aside from climb, hike and fish. Franklin (sport) and Nelson Rock Preserve (mixed) are close by, but I've never been.
I've found it can take a few days to really get familiar with an area, the grades, etc. If your trip is only six days, you may want to shift your focus to one or two areas. Otherwise, you may find yourself doing more driving than actual climbing.
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bumblie
Feb 17, 2005, 4:33 PM
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The Red - tons of sport and trad
The Obed - tons of sport, good boulderfield
Foster - tons of sport
T-Wall - great cracks and dihedrals
The New - tons of sport and trad in a great setting
Looking glass - great multi-pitch trad in wilderness setting
Shortoff Mtn/Linville Gorge - great multi-pitch trad in wilderness setting
Rumbling Bald - good multi-pitch trad in nice setting, some sport
If your main focus is cragging, I'd go with The Red or Tennessee. For a more "outdoors" experience, I'd consider NC or The New, even though they're further.
For a six day trip, get some general beta on each area and shoot for the place with the best weather. Note that some areas have mostly southern exposure and get pretty toasty when the temps get above 75 or so.
Drop me a pm for specifics on NC climbing.
One last thing - Seneca ROCKS!!!
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thewyseclimber
Feb 17, 2005, 4:34 PM
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When is your spring break? I am also planning a trip to the region, actually to the smokies for 6 days of backpacking, but I'm also going to take my climbing gear in hopes of hooking up with someone who would be interested in doing a little bolt clipping for a day. So if you're coming down to tennessee and need a partner for a day, pm me or something. Unfortunately none of my friends that are going with me are climbers. Anyway, if interested, drop me a note. This goes for anybody....
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marsenault
Feb 17, 2005, 5:23 PM
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See here in the east, we all want to go west, funny how that works.
If you want days packed of climbing, hit Chattanooga (T-Wall, Fosters, Sandrock, Sunset, Obed). I'm itching to get back down there.
Places in NY (Gunks, Adks) are likely too cold, unless we get a warm spell (not uncommon). Actually a sunny and 20 day in the gunks wouldn't be too bad.
Old Rag Mtn in Shenandoah National Park has great climbing and hiking. There are sweet face and crack climbs on SE walls. The hiking is superb as well all through the park. It's definitely an adventure getting to the climbs though. Seneca is a couple hours away from Shenandoah and would be awesome on a sunny day.
North Carolina is awesome too. Hit Looking Glass Mtn for some wild climbing on the eyebrows.
Hit The New on your way home.
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clmbr121
Feb 18, 2005, 9:34 PM
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The GUNKS!
Great climbing (multipitch trad with more than reasonable approaches), hiking and New Paltz is just a cool little town.
The New is another great area, and Summersville Lake is right down the road...probably one of the most scenic places I have ever been climbing. It has alot of varied grade sport, mostly if not all sinlge pitch, and the lake is right there to go swimming.
There was a great article in either Rock and Ice or Climbing on the on-water climbing.
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whatsupdoc
Feb 18, 2005, 10:43 PM
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