North Carolina · Rock climbing · Balsam Grove

Two for One

Mid-to-upper range climb among 17 routes at this North Carolina crag.

5.11
grade
Trad Gear
style

Is Two for One open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in National Forests in North Carolina. It doesn't name Two for One, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · National Forests in North Carolina. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Two for One

Best months: March–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    49° / 25°

    10 wet · 1 snow

  2. Feb

    53° / 27°

    10 wet · 1 snow

  3. Mar

    60° / 33°

    12 wet

  4. Apr

    69° / 41°

    11 wet

  5. May

    75° / 50°

    12 wet

  6. Jun

    81° / 58°

    14 wet

  7. Jul

    83° / 62°

    15 wet

  8. Aug

    82° / 62°

    14 wet

  9. Sep

    77° / 55°

    10 wet

  10. Oct

    69° / 43°

    9 wet

  11. Nov

    59° / 32°

    8 wet

  12. Dec

    51° / 28°

    10 wet · 1 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Brevard, NC, 5.5 mi away at 2,175 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of 17 routes catalogued at East Face/Guides Wall's left side, this climb sits in the middle-to-upper range of the crag's 5.8–5.12a span.

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