Pumpkintown

Area Rep: Frances Schueren fschueren@carolinaclimbers.org

Pumpkintown is the southwest facing cliff on the major escarpment in Table Rock State Park. Special thanks to Table Rock State Park officials for all of their support in opening this great resource!  The acquisition for climbing began in summer 2019 and regional climbers quickly began exploring the area. It had seen some climber traffic in years past, mainly in the 1990's.    The trail began construction in Feb 2020, following funding support from SC RTP, Trango, American Alpine Club, Access Fund, and many climber donations. When Covid-19 hit and unemployment became rampant, we hired 8 trail builders and called the team "Carolina Climbing Conservation Corps", or C4 for short. This was in honor of the original Conservation Civilian Corps. The C4 team completed the trail build in Sept. 2020. This new trail gives climbers access to a never before opened cliff in South Carolina. The cliff hosts some of the most impeccable granite in the US with 1-7 pitch in length climbing possibilities. 

Guidebook: Click here to purchase a print guide. 

Map and guidebook corrections (updated Feb 2025):  Click here

Parking: White Oaks Pavilion inside Table Rock State Park

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Rules per Table Rock State Park: 

  1. All routes on the Main Wall west of the Walker Buttress, including the Pumpkintown Wall, will be open year-round to climbing unless nesting habits change. A peregrine closure is in effect from Feb 1- Aug 15 on routes east of the Walker Buttress. The closure zone includes the Watergroove Wall

  2. Climbing activities shall be within park hours and only at designated areas. 

  3. All climbers must fill out a permit, which is located 100 feet up the new climber access trail, which leaves from the White Oaks Pavilion.

  4. Fixed anchors shall not be placed unless removable protection is not an option. Fixed anchors must be camoued to match rock. 

  5. Trees or shrubs should not be used for protection or rappel. 

  6. Scrambling without technical equipment, bouldering, and sport rappelling are currently prohibited. 

  7. All State Park rules apply, including leave no trace, no camping outside of permitted areas, no alcohol, report injuries to State Park. Climbers must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.