Rock Climbing Routes in Jamestown, Northern

Jamestown

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Climbing Sections:

Harvest Wall (5)
White Wall (5)

Winter Wall (7)

About Jamestown:

The Jamestown Climbing Preserve is comprised of nearly one mile of 80-100' tall sandstone climbing cliff located in northeastern Alabama.

Situated above the town of Jamestown, this area has a long history of climbing, dating back to 1977. The area was discovered by visiting climbers Rich Gottlieb and Chick Holtcamp, who were touring the Lookout Mountain area and climbing at nearby Yellow Creek. In time, Jack Chislet, Eric Zschiesche, John Vermont, Shannon Stegg, Gene Smith, Mark Cole, Rob Robinson and Chris Watford would all put up new routes on the sandstone cliffs called Jamestown. Today the area boasts many superb lines and a large concentration of 2 and 3 star routes.

Jamestown was closed to the public in 1993 after a dispute with a local landowner. The cliff sat relatively unused and almost forgotten until climbers revisited tax maps and contacted the owner about the possibility of leasing the area. Eventually, talks led to the possibility of purchasing the land and a survey of the cliff was quickly commissioned. The Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC) www.seclimbers.org purchased the 3.14 acre tract (1,550 linear feet) on 5/3/05.

Suggested tips for climbing at Jamestown:

* The top of the Jamestown cliff is all private land. Do not top out on the wall for any reason.
* Please keep noise to a minimum and be respectful of homeowners on the cliff above.
* Do not climb on Alabama Power Company land. It is off limits. No exceptions.
* Jamestown is primarily a traditional climbing area. Please be respectful. Do not install a sport climb without the Preserve Managers' approval.
* You must be a SCC member (and sign and mail or fax back the waiver below) to walk in on the APC approach trail. This approach trail is on the honor system. Don't abuse it or we will all lose this the use of the APC access trail.
* If you are not a SCC member, you can rappel in on the powerline and jumar out. Or use our parking lot (to be built soon) in the bottom field. We will post directions as soon as it is open. Otherwise do not use any other access to this crag. You will severely impair our abilities to climb in other areas if you trespass on private lands.
* Park off the road on C.R. 103 (Crest Road) near the trail head. Do not park in the road, or near the powerlines.
* Please carpool if possible. Parking is limited to about 10 vehicles. Please pull your car in at an angle to maximize use of the parking area.
* Do not leave any valuables in your car.
* Pack out all trash (and any you see) from the crag. This is OUR crag. Help keep it clean.
* Check the kiosk at the start of the SCC property for the most up-to-date access info. Alabama Power Company (APC) is allowing us to cross their land to access the crag. They require that users be members of our organization (SCC), just like they do for hunting clubs. They also require a waiver to be on file for each person. You can download a waiver at www.seclimbers.org. Please sign the waiver and send it to:

The SCC
275 Stone Mill Trail NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
Fax: (404) 257-5952

Please include your address so we can mail you a pass. The pass will be valid until your SCC membership expires. The long-range goal for the Jamestown Preserve is to acquire the APC easement so that the climbing public will have open access to the tract similar to that of Kings Bluff and Boat Rock.

Jamestown Preserve Managers:
Michelle Connell - mconnell@blackcreekisc.com
Jeremy Boydston - jaboydston@yahoo.com

For nearest camping, check out DeSoto State Park.

Nearest town or city:	Mentone
Directions:	* Park off the road on C.R. 103-Crest Road - near the trail head. Do not park in the road, or near the powerlines. * Please carpool if possible. Parking is limited to about 10 vehicles. Please pull your car in at an angle to minimize total parking area. * Do not leave any valuables in car.
Latitude, Longitude:	Update
Access Issues:	The SCC access trail is currently closed. Rapping in/jumaring out at the power lines is the only access at this time.
Camping:	No
When to Climb:	Update
Quantity of Climbs:	Year
Books:	The Dixie Cragger's Atlas
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