Little Brushy

General information

Land Manager: Southeastern Climbers Coalition

Native Lands: ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi) and other ancestral indigenous peoples of this region.

Area Rep: Ryan Johnson, rjtrials@gmail.com

What to Expect

The Little Brushy Climbing Area is located in Sequatchie Valley just outside of Dunlap, TN about 40 minutes from Chattanooga. It is on the southside of HWY 111 as it climbs up the Cumberland Plateau adjacent to Little Brush Creek. There are approximately 75 routes there currently with the potential for more development of routes and boulders.It includes routes that range from 5.11 to 5.14 and the northern facing cliff line offers shady days and an ideal summer crag spot. The bulk of climbing development took place over the past 5-10 years and it is likely there was exploration by climbers before that.

Directions

It’s the first gravel driveway on the right on Tram Trail off 111.

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*Access to Little Brushy was made possible through the joint efforts of the SCC, Access Fund, and Lyme Timber Company to establish a long term access lease. Through this partnership, we hope to establish similar relationships with other corporate land owners like Lyme to further access across the Southeast. It is now our job as climbers to show that our community is made up of responsible and reliable stewards of the land!

Access Notes

By entering this property I have agreed that I have read and understood the terms in the waiver linked here. Little Brushy Waiver
No camping.
Route Development by permit only. Click here for information about the SCSP Fixed Hardware Committee.
Please stay on marked trails. Trail reroutes could cause changes to the trails, so please follow all new signage or trail markings.
Please keep dogs on a leash
Please dispose of human waste properly
Pack out all trash and gear

Camping

No Camping Available, but plenty of lodging in the nearby town of Dunlap or camping offered by surrounding Tennessee State Parks and The Canyon at Pond Creek in Pikeville, TN.

Guidebook

A route list PDF is available as a donation gift! Click the “Donate” button below.

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Climbing forecast for Little Brushy

Little Brushy Gate Code

All persons who enter this property must fill out a release waiver.

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This property is leased and managed by the SCC. We rely on our community to keep it beautiful. Please respect the rules and regulations in order to keep our properties open to the public to enjoy.

I will be considerate of other users and the impact that I have.

I will stay on established trails to minimize my impact.

I will respect neighboring property owners by observing boundary lines and staying within the property.

I will park efficiently to maximize space and park only in designated areas.

I will practice Leave No Trace by cleaning up after myself, my peers, and my pets. I will lead by example and pick up any trash that I find.

I will close and lock the gate behind me. I will encourage others to use to do the same.

Read more about LNT here: Leave No Trace

RELEASE, WAIVER, AND INDEMNIFICATION OF LIABILITY, AND EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT(Required)

LITTLE BRUSHY CLIMBING AREA

THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING RELEASE, WAIVER, AND INDEMNIFICATION OF LIABILITY, AND EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT. Please read it carefully and select the box at the end of the document.

I ACKNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE THAT BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE, WAIVER, AND INDEMNIFICATION OF LIABILITY, AND EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT (the “Release”), THAT I, ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY ESTATE, VOLUNTARILY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL DANGERS AND RISKS ARISING OUT OF THE Activities. I AM INTENTIONALLY WAIVING ALL RIGHTS AND RELEASING ALL CLAIMS THAT I HAVE OR MAY HAVE ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO MY PARTICIPATION IN THE Activities.

1. Definitions. (a) "Undersigned" or “I” means you, the undersigned adult participant, being at least 18 years old, signing on behalf of yourself and the Undersigned’s Estate (as defined below). (b) “Activity” and “Activities” means all actions related to your participation, including rock climbing, bouldering, hiking, trail building, trail construction, trail maintenance, trail clean up, installation, maintenance and replacement of fixed anchors and bolts, and all related activities. (c) “Climbing Area” means Little Brushy, a rock climbing areas leased by Lyme to SCC and AF. (d) “Equipment” means any equipment used in the Activity. (e) “Released Parties” means (i) The Access Fund (“AF”), (ii) Southeastern Climbers Coalition (“SCC”), (iii) Lyme Timber Company (“Lyme”), (iv) all of their affiliates, members, officers, directors, managers, employees, agents, volunteers, representatives, retailers, successors, heirs, and assigns of the AF, SCC, and Lyme, and (v) all other individuals and entities working at, contributing to, and/or affiliated with the Climbing Area. (f) “Undersigned’s Estate” means the Undersigned’s family, estate, heirs, next of kin, personal representatives, successors, assigns, and/or anyone else who has or claims to have any interest through the Undersigned.

2. My Physical Abilities. I understand that Activities on the Climbing Area are physically demanding. I am unaware of any physical or mental condition that would (a) prevent me from safely participating in the Activities, or (b) endanger my health or safety or the health and safety of others due to my participation. I attest that I am physically fit and competent to participate in the Activities.

3. Hazardous Activities. I understand and agree that participating in the Activities at the Climbing Area ARE HAZARDOUS and include DANGERS AND RISKS that CANNOT BE ELIMINATED, that may be apparent, hidden, and/or unanticipated, and that MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURIES TO MY PERSON AND/OR PROPERTY, INCLUDING PARALYSIS AND/OR DEATH. I understand that the hazards and risks include but are not limited to: falling; being hit or crushed by falling rocks, equipment, or other materials or debris; head injuries; sprained or broken bones; poisonous snakes and plants; dehydration; hypothermia, injury due to the negligence of myself and/or others; and exposure to extreme heat or cold, rain or snow, thunderstorms or lightning. I understand that the hazards and risks described above are listed by way of example only, and that there are numerous other hazards and risks inherent at the Climbing Area, to which I may be exposed. I understand that I will not be permitted to take part in the Activities unless I read, agree with, and sign this Release. I assume full responsibility for acting responsibly and maintaining control at all times while participating in the Activities. I agree to read and comply with all instructions of the AF, SCC, and Lyme and all posted signs and warnings at the Climbing Area.

4. IN CONSIDERATION FOR MY BEING ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITIES AT THE CLIMBING AREA, BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE, I, ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND THE UNDERSIGNED’S ESTATE, KNOWINGLY, INTENTIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY:
(a) ACKNOWLEDGE AND ASSUME ALL RISKS AND DANGERS TO MYSELF AND TO OTHERS, INCLUDING THE RISKS OF INJURY OR DEATH, ARISING OUT OF, RELATED TO, OR ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACTIVITIES, AND MY PARTICIPATION THEREIN;
(b) AGREE THAT NONE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES SHALL BE HELD LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE IN ANY WAY TO ME OR THE UNDERSIGNED’S ESTATE, FOR ANY INJURY, DEATH, OR OTHER DAMAGES THAT MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES OR AS A RESULT OF THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY PARTICIPANT OR PARTY, INCLUDING THE RELEASED PARTIES;
(c) WAIVE, RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS, THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM (i) ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTION, LOSSES OR LIABILITIES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS) ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES, and (ii) ANY AND ALL LOSS, DAMAGE, OR INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, THAT I MAY SUSTAIN AND/OR CAUSE TO OTHERS OR THEIR PROPERTY;
(d) AGREE NOT TO SUE, MAKE ANY CLAIMS, OR FILE ANY ACTIONS AGAINST ANY OF THE RELEASED PARTIES THAT ARE BASED ON, ARISE OUT OF, OR RESULT FROM, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, ANY DAMAGE, INJURY, PARALYSIS, LOSS, OR DEATH TO MYSELF OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR PROPERTY AS A RESULT OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES; and
(e) AGREE TO PAY ALL COSTS, INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES AND DISBURSEMENTS, INCURRED BY ANY RELEASED PARTY IN DEFENDING ANY INVESTIGATION, CLAIM, AND/ OR SUIT BROUGHT BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE UNDERSIGNED OR UNDERSIGNED’S ESTATE.

5. By signing this Release, it is my intent to release, waive and indemnify all of the Released Parties from all liability connected with my participation in the Activities and to personally assume all risk of injury or death. I acknowledge that I am not an employee of any of the Released Parties, and that I will not be compensated in any way for my time or participation in the Activities. I understand and agree that the Released Parties will not provide any insurance, or benefits, including worker’s compensation benefits, on my behalf.

6. This Release and any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, losses or liabilities arising from or related to my participation in the Activities, including but not limited to, any and all loss, damage, or injury, including death, that I may sustain and/or cause to others or their property, shall be exclusively governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with Tennessee law, including but not limited to the Tennessee Recreational Use Statute, TN Code 70-7-101 et seq. If any lawsuit or claim is brought arising out of or related to my participation in the Activities, I agree that exclusive jurisdiction for any action or proceeding shall be in Boulder County District Court or in Federal Court for the District of Colorado in Denver, Colorado. I, on behalf of myself and the Undersigned’s Estate, voluntarily and irrevocably waive any objection to such choice of law and waive any defense of inconvenient forum to the maintenance of any action or proceeding so brought. If any provision of this Agreement is or becomes invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, such provision shall be deemed amended to the minimum extent necessary to conform to the requirements of the law so as to be valid and enforceable. If such provision cannot be so amended, the provision shall be curtailed, limited, or eliminated only to the minimum extent necessary to remove the invalidity, illegality or unenforceability and the rest of this Release shall remain in full force and effect. This Release contains the entire agreement between myself and the Released Parties regarding the subject matter of this Release, and no representations or statements have been made to me that change, alter or modify any part of this Release.

7. I understand and agree that (a) the terms of this Release are legally binding upon myself and the Undersigned’s Estate, and not a mere recital, and (b) I would not be able to participate in the Activities without entering this Release.

I have signed this Release voluntarily and of my own free will, on behalf of myself and the Undersigned’s Estate. I have read and understand all parts of this Release. By my signature below I agree to each and every term and condition of this document.

I have read and understand all parts of this Release. By selecting the box I agree to each and every term and condition of this document.

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