ATTENTION CLIMBERS: Pond Creek is currently closed to the public as we continue to develop and create safe access for all. Please be patient with us as we prepare the area.We will announce opening day, access details and route development practices in time. For now, let’s celebrate this win and we hope you plan to join us on future Trail Days!

Land Manager: Matt McBride

What to Expect

Pond Creek climbing is located at the Canyon on Pond Creek property. It is in Sequatchie Valley, about 50 minutes from Chattanooga. If you follow Hwy 111 just past Dunlap and turn left at the Dollar General in Graysville, you will follow switchback roads. Once you get to the main gate, you will drive a mile on a gravel road to a parking lot and stairs, which will bring you down to the first access point for the crag. There is also an access point just before the first glamping dome and a third less established access point past all of the domes. Please respect the privacy of the guests and landowners. Please never top out routes or disturb guests. 

Pond Cove offers a wide range of routes from 5.7 to 5.13 Sport Routes and Trad Routes starting at 5.7. There are roughly 100 routes already developed and room for much more. You can find a wide array of climbing styles and grades here, featuring steep, long roof climbs, long slab faces, bomber arete climbs, and off-width crack lines. 

It is best to be prepared with a higher clearance (AWD or 4WD) vehicle since the drive includes almost 2 miles of gravel road. The road is maintained, but expect some bumps. Please fill out the waiver to receive the gate code, which will change periodically. 

Directions

Google Maps

Access Notes

  • Climbers should complete a free waiver to receive the gate code.
  • No camping. Dome Rentals are available from the Canyon at Pond Creek.
  • Please stay on marked trails. 
  • Please keep dogs on a leash.
  • Please dispose of human waste properly.
  • Pack out all trash and gear.

Camping

The Canyon at Pond Creek has 6 Glamping Domes available to rent here

Guidebook

A route list PDF is available as a donation gift! *Route PDF coming soon.*

 

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