Routes : North America : United States : Alabama : Central : Moss Rock Preserve (a.k.a. Shades Crest Boulderfields)
Moss Rock Preserve (a.k.a. Shades Crest Boulderfields)
Climbing Sections:
- Grass Man Area (41)
- Hidden Boulders (6)
About Moss Rock Preserve (a.k.a. Shades Crest Boulderfields):
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Recently the land directly around the boulders has been secured as public land and dedicated as a 250 acre natural preserve. There are several classic lines, and many very hard problems here. It is primarily an afternoon destination for Birmingham locals, but a worthwhile stop if you are passing through. Thanks to Drtopo.com, Lee Means, and Lee Payne for the info. I have just added names/grades for now, but I'm planning a trip out here soon so I will add a lot of beta in the near future, if anyone has any please add it. |
| Nearest town or city: | Birmingham |
| Directions: | From I-459, take the Hwy 150 exit. Go south on 150 (coming from the east, this is a left; from the west, merge right). Pass two gas stations on the left and take a left at the second stoplight. Go past the Publix plaza and follow this road (Sulphur Springs Road) up the hill for about 1 mile, past Al Seier road, and look for a right turn into The Preserve subdivision (Preserve Parkway). It is marked by a small cluster of stones and a sign, but they can be hard to spot. About 2 miles down that road you will pass through a roundabout with parking on the other side, right at the trailhead. Follow the trail 5 minutes to the boulders. Recently the trail has been getting confusing due to clearcutting for a new roadway, but the boulders will be 45 degrees to your left when facing the woods from the parking lot. |
| Latitude, Longitude: | 33.38344, -86.84195 |
| Access Issues: | |
| Camping: | None |
| When to Climb: | Winter |
| Quantity of Climbs: | Month |
Routes
Sequence Sequence numbers indicate the left (L) to right (R) order of the routes. |
Rating | Route | Difficulty | Ascents |
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batman dyno | 5.8 V4 | 1 |
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