Distance

2.8 mi to summit

7.0 mi total

Elevation

1,683 ft start

Vertical

1,289 ft gain

Time

no info yet

Ascended to summit and then descended into Linville Gorge to climb The Daddy (5.6) and then ascended back out of the Gorge via The Prow (5.4).

Obstacles

road/access issues, routefinding, bushwhacking, blowdowns, no water source, rockfall/loose rock, bears, very steep gulleys, bushwacking

Key gear

helmet, rope/harness, climbing rack, rock shoes