Interesting bouldering area for problems from 7a to 7c and starting from 8a (Fontainebleau grades).
Best time(s) :
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Aspect(s) : All Altitude : 1050 m
Approach 10 min on flat ground. Kids friendly ? area around the boulders comfortable for young kids.
Informations :
Between 10 and 25 problems, from V1 to V13. Bolting : sport climbing
Max Height : 6 m.
Rock :
sandstone. Characteristic(s) : steep wall , overhang . Type(s) of holds : crimps, slopers.
Landing quality : flat ground (1 crash pad needed).
Répartition des voies :
Further information(s) : From Asheville, take 26 for about 12 miles towards Johnson City. Take exit 15 for Barndardsville / Jupiter / 197. Take a right off the ramp and go 6 miles until you are in a very small “downtown” area, and turn Right on Dillingham road. This road eventually has a few confusing semi-forks, but just stay on the main road; it’s pretty obvious as long as you don’t let the forks deceive you. The most obvious fork in the road is 3.8 miles after you turn onto Dillingham rd; just stay to the Right at the fork to stay on Dillingham. After another mile from the fork, the road turns to dirt and you’re in the Big Ivy wilderness.
For the Barnardsville boulder, drive 2 miles up the dirt road and park in a pullout in a bend where the creek goes beneath the road. Hike up the 4WD road to the left of the pullout for about 100 yards. You can’t miss the boulder.