CCC volunteers and staff work directly with NC Wildlife Commission Biologists and SC State Park officials on the conservation of peregrine falcons. Peregrines  are considered a threatened species in North Carolina due to their major decline in population during the 1960's. Their population is back on the rise and the CCC are proud to announce that many of cliffs that climbers also enjoy have been safe havens for successful breeding sites of mating peregrines. As of Aug 15, 2024, all peregrine closures have been lifted for the season. 

Cedar Rock Climber Access Changes at Butter Gap: Pisgah Area SORBA recently spearheaded a major rerouting of the Butter Gap Trail, causing some nice improvements to sustainability, as well as some minor changes for climber access. Changes for climbers are listed below.

Please help us replace degrading hardware in the Carolinas and beyond! 

Will you help by donating to the rebolting campaign? Go to tinyurl.com/NewBolts to make a charitable donation to our Rebolting Fund and help us upgrade the Carolinas to stainless steel! 

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The Access Fund has confirmed a $2000 grant toward our continual invasive species control project at Hickory Creek Boulders. Just last year, we signed an agreement with the land owners at Hickory Creek Boulders and Raven Rock to open these areas to climbing.

We have some sad news to share about Eagle Rock.  The Chimney Rock State Park parking area at Eagle Rock is closed as of this week. The access road at the end of Shumont Rd crosses private property and never had guaranteed access.  Climbing is still open, but currently only accessible by parking at Buffalo Creek and hiking 10 miles on the Weed Patch Mountain Trail. We realize this is not very feasible for climbing access.