South Clear is popular in The Obed despite shorter than normal routes. Being relatively far away from pavement makes it a "little get away" with quality moderate routes. It also offers interesting jewels for serious sport climbers, including wild roofs on the outstanding sandstone of The Obed area.

Roofs, cracks, and seclusion. Even though this area is a short hike, it is usually quiet during the busiest season. There is a variety of great sport and trad routes along the east side of Clear Creek river. The sandstone is hard and provides good friction.

Table Rock is a well-known and popular crag on the eastern ridge of Linville Gorge. It is close to a parking lot with a trail-head for the park. There are good easy multi-pitch sport routes on the quartzite cliffs that hang over the gorge. Climbers have been visiting the walls since the 1960's.

Easy and rewarding. The cliff is right next to the road/parking where Clear Creek provides great places to swim and hang-out. Plus, outstanding routes from 5.9 to 5.13 make this a busy place when climbing is right.

South-facing 30-50 foot limestone wall along the bank of the Cumberland River, characterized by technical sport climbing. Small metal plaques on the bottom of most climbs indicate the name and grade, so it easy to navigate. There is an assortment of routes below the grade of 5.10 making it a popular area for beginners. It is private property under the care of Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC) so donations and best manners are encouraged.

Along the Obed River, a concave wall hangs over the gorge. South facing roofs protect rock from rain and sun during the summer, but allow direct light in winter. Pockets, flakes, and overlaps are common. The second pitches have roofs jutting out in tiers. The hard grippy sandstone with astounding roofs, make The Tieranny Wall a unique climbing area.

South-facing 30-50 foot limestone wall along the bank of the Cumberland River, characterized by technical sport climbing. Small metal plaques on the bottom of most climbs indicate the name and grade, so it is easy to navigate. There is an assortment of routes below the grade of 5.10, making it a popular area for beginners. It is private property under the care of Southern Climbers Coalition (SCC) so donations and best manners are encouraged.

Low angle slab climbing characterized by long run-outs with few options for pro, although there are bolts in some places. It is a unique area with a hand-full of classics.

Well-known and rich climbing history at Looking Glass. Good place for an introduction to climbing or a classic test piece. Eyebrows, water streaks, slab, and crack. Find a guide.

Whiteside Mountain is considered one of the most feared climbing areas in the southeast. Climbing is fairly remote, run out, and multi-pitch. Southwest Corner has the easiest approach and the best pro but it is still adventurous and serious climbing. The rock is quartz diorite gneiss. Don't get lost in the rhododendrons.