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landgecko
Jun 14, 2004, 4:54 AM
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hiya, im going to be in northeast part of arkansas in a month. what places are there to climb?
thanx
ashley
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beckerc
Jun 14, 2004, 6:25 AM
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I know you said northeast Arkansas, but if you can afford an hour or two hour drive to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in the northwestern part, it would be well worth it. It's the best place I've been to in that region.
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oklahoma_climber
Jun 14, 2004, 6:30 AM
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In reply to: I know you said northeast Arkansas, but if you can afford an hour or two hour drive to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in the northwestern part, it would be well worth it. It's the best place I've been to in that region.
More like 3 to 5 hours driving, but still worth it for sure, especially if you're into sport/bouldering/trad/slacklining with friendly people and cheap fees :D
northeast is slim pickin's due to the whole river basin/coastal plain thing that cuts the state in half east and west.... your best bet is gonna be northWEST and west. PM me if you'd like my personal favorites, though I have only limited experience in arkansas, since I've only lived there for 9 months... also be sure to check the routes database for more info.
God Bless!
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camullis
Jun 14, 2004, 4:18 PM
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There is always the Jamestown Crags area located outside of Batesville. I haven't been there yet but there are a lot of routes being developed by some locals. I have directions if you want.
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soccer_fan
Jun 14, 2004, 5:13 PM
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I highly recommend getting over to Horseshoe canyon (www.climbhcr.com - and Jamestown -the crags around Batesville are good too. But beyond Jamestown/Bateville, you'll probably have a hard time finding stuff to climb in that part of the state.
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mrhungus
Jun 14, 2004, 5:28 PM
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Sam's Throne is a great one too. It is harder to find than HCR but lots and lots of routes there, mostly trad. I think I have directions to it if you are interested. BTW it is not too far from HCR.
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shank
Jun 14, 2004, 7:14 PM
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Jamestown is good, and needs more development. It may not be too far of a drive to Southern Il. either depending on where you are going to be.
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rhu
Jun 14, 2004, 7:56 PM
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Mr. Hungus is right about Sam's, too bad he has never been there. :evil:
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mrhungus
Jun 14, 2004, 8:20 PM
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Ha Ha Ha Haaaaaaaaaaaa! :twisted: :twisted: Please don't waste this lady's time rhu.
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zachres
Jun 14, 2004, 8:27 PM
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Question,
Have any routes been put up along the Buffalo River?
I've floated by the Roark Bluffs many times in, but not since becoming a climber. I actualy have a framed poster, with a famous phot of them taken by my friend Tim Ernst, in my bedroom.
They rock looks remarkably smooth... Has anyone ever tried to climb it?
Zach
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noshoesnoshirt
Jun 14, 2004, 9:29 PM
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here's what the park has to say about it:In reply to: Greetings, The rock at Buffalo National River is mostly not suitable for climbing. It has a lot of fractured karst and tends to crumble under people's feet. No one can put an anchor of any kind in. There is good climbing at Sam's Throne in Ozark National Forest. Thank you for your interest in Buffalo National River. __________________ Carolyn Adams Buffalo National River
it's brittle, friable, and mostly devoid of holds.
good death aid though.
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mrhungus
Jun 15, 2004, 9:53 PM
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I have been curious about this also. Two weeks ago at Steele Creek I was hiking up river about 1/4 mile and saw a piece of gear and a bail biner hooked to it about half way up. My friend and I were pretty excited to see it there. After the biner the climbing looked like it might be about 5.20RX though, guess that is why they retreated.
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allabout_bn_out
Feb 10, 2006, 7:22 PM
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yeah, im going to arkansas, anywere really during a break from school, i was wondering where there is nice climbing places and cheap camp grounds or free... if anyone knows of some nice quiet place for me and a few friends to spend the weekend somewhere for cheap, please email me if you feel like it... - aaron
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wake_climb
Feb 13, 2006, 5:10 AM
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i like sam's throne. Mt magazine is very big and a lot of climbs and lot's of camping nice bathroom facilities etc... i haven't been to horshoe canyon but i hear it's good. i recomend either sams or magazine
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ShannonDoyle
Oct 17, 2010, 6:33 AM
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The nearest... Jamestown Crag as well as Cherokee Crag... Both located outside of Batesville, AR. Going this weekend... 17OCT2010... Sunday.
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