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| Elevation: | 938 ft |
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34.35929, -85.66846 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | Tyler KC on Dec 18, 2016 · Updates |
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Description
Little River Canyon National Preserve is a classic and historic climbing area located in Fort Payne AL.
Previously kept under the radar during the 80's/90's Little River Canyon has since been exposed for the past 10 years or so and thus featured in every major magazine to the sport.
The climbing here is steep and thuggy at times as well as technical thin and vert. The sandstone is of grand quality and the season is practically year round.
For a southern hardman LRC is not to be missed especially the famous "Concave" wall with it's collection of classic lines in the .13-.14 range.
Previously kept under the radar during the 80's/90's Little River Canyon has since been exposed for the past 10 years or so and thus featured in every major magazine to the sport.
The climbing here is steep and thuggy at times as well as technical thin and vert. The sandstone is of grand quality and the season is practically year round.
For a southern hardman LRC is not to be missed especially the famous "Concave" wall with it's collection of classic lines in the .13-.14 range.
Getting There
From Fort Payne, follow AL-35 14 miles to
"Little River Canyon National Preserve"
From here there is a two lane road with pulloffs at multiple spots for whatever wall you wish to access.
"Little River Canyon National Preserve"
From here there is a two lane road with pulloffs at multiple spots for whatever wall you wish to access.
Camping
For primitive camping, check out True Adventure Sports. This smaller campground is right next to Canyon Rim Road, about a mile and a half from Unshackled Wall. They have a pit toilet and running water.
For those seeking more amenities and quicker access to the northeastern walls of the canyon, check out Little River RV Park & Campground [link: littleriverrvpark.com]. It's more expensive than TAS, but they have hot showers, wifi and the owners are climber friendly. This campground is located next to AL-35, so bring earplugs.
For those seeking more amenities and quicker access to the northeastern walls of the canyon, check out Little River RV Park & Campground [link: littleriverrvpark.com]. It's more expensive than TAS, but they have hot showers, wifi and the owners are climber friendly. This campground is located next to AL-35, so bring earplugs.
Classic Climbing Routes at Little River Canyon
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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