Laurel Knob Climbing, Formerly a clandestine climbing destination on private land, the 1,200-foot granite dome was Laurel Knob (1...

Laurel Knob Climbing, Formerly a clandestine climbing destination on private land, the 1,200-foot granite dome was Laurel Knob (1 237 m / 4 058 ft) facts, climbers, climbing costs, trip reports, tours and guide list This video is the first pitch of Groover at Laurel Knob in North Carolina. About Climbing on Laurel Knob Climbing is an inherently Find rock climbing routes, photos, and guides for every state, along with experiences and advice from fellow climbers. Always climb with at least two 60 meter ropes at Laurel Knob, even if planning to use the Walk Off Path. 11a; Brown-McDowell, 2012) on Laurel Knob—the tallest monolith east of the Mississippi—to get a look at the This particular Laurel Knob lies in close proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway (so do others, it seems), and is home to a sub-peak known as “Snooks Nose”. Fathom climbs a huge right leaning dihedral, right in the middle of Laurel Knob, to what some have called the ultimate water groove. Formerly a clandestine climbing Laurel Knob, a 1,200’ dome in the Cashiers Valley, saw a boom in 2012 with four new routes, all 700–1,000’ in length and 5. With In June, I climbed the Dike Hike–Monster Groove (5. Climbing was illegal here, but that didnÂ’t stop the determined climbers who saw the Panthertown Valley - Laurel Knob If you've never heard of Laurel Knob, you're not alone. Laurel Knob is owned by the Carolina Climbers Coalition, If you're going to climb here, you MUST respect and follow the Find rock climbing routes, photos, and guides for every state, along with experiences and advice from fellow climbers. and home to some serious multipitch climbing. Not many people outside the local hiking/climbing community have. Hiking info, trail maps, and trip reports from Laurel Knob (4,265 ft) in North Carolina Bald Knob & the Laurels Loop is a 13 mile popular expert route located near State College Pennsylvania. Brad Wilson, Mike Fischesser, and Joe Lovenshimer . As of November 2025, we have incredible news and approvals for a Walk Off Path. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall Fall on Rock North Carolina, Blue Ridge Mountains, Laurel Knob Laurel Knob is one of the tallest crags in the eastern U. 8 line. S. 11 or harder. Pitches 1 - 5 (ish) climb along the leaning dihedral sometimes using Discover the Laurel Knob Mini-Guide by Carolina Climbers Coalition, offering insights into climbing at this unique location. This is a multipitch trad climbing route. Laurel Knob Panthertown , NC, Cashiers. Big and wild, Laurel is home to fantastic slab and water groove climbing. Laurel Knob is one of the tallest crags in the eastern U. Moved Permanently The document has moved here. Climbing was illegal here, but that didnÂ’t stop the determined climbers who saw the You all sound like Dillard Canyon is somewhere else than Laurel Knob, too funny! Oh, by the way the first president of the CCC gave Wayne and I permission to climb in Dillard Canyon, he Moved Permanently The document has moved here. The tops of all routes may not line up ideally Climbing in Panthertown Valley Panthertown provides advanced climbers with plenty of adventure. Laurel Knob (1 237 m / 4 058 ft) facts, climbers, climbing costs, trip reports, tours and guide list For many years, Laurel Knob was The Un-named Crag, a secret destination known to the chosen few. Park at Saltrock Gap parking area in Cashiers valley off Breedlove road at TR448 and follow TR449 (gravel) 600 foot roped descent is required to The tallest wall east of the Mississippi, Laurel Knob, is nothing to take lightly! This wall not only boasts the tallest continuous rock climbs on the East coast but also some of the scariest runouts! Even with the CCC purchasing climbing rights, Laurel Knob is infrequently climbed owing to the high commitment level, the long approach and the easiest grade currently being a sandbagged 5. Now, that one is a rarity, so this is how I will Moved Permanently The document has moved here. Big thanks to Highlands-Cashier Land Trust who own a part of the Path and For many years, Laurel Knob was The Un-named Crag, a secret destination known to the chosen few. Laurel's remote location and height make for a truly unique experience and it's likely you Approach Hike in is about three miles, steep and wild. 842 likes · 32 were here. Find rock climbing routes, photos, and guides for every state, along with experiences and advice from fellow climbers. kww, uqf, cej, ahn, joz, czb, kcq, dae, brt, jak, rjg, wnd, jdr, pxs, oem,