Area X
Area X in Tennessee has 11 climbing routes with 11 distinct difficulty grades.
- 11 routes
- 5.8 – 5.12b
- Sport · Trad
Is Area X open right now?
No closures listed
The National Park Service lists no closures for Obed Wild and Scenic River.
As of · Source: NPS · Obed Wild and Scenic River. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Area X
Best months: March–April and August–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.
Jan
46° / 26°
11 wet
Feb
50° / 28°
10 wet
Mar
59° / 34°
11 wet
Apr
69° / 42°
11 wet
May
76° / 51°
13 wet
Jun
83° / 59°
13 wet
Jul
86° / 63°
13 wet
Aug
85° / 62°
11 wet
Sep
80° / 54°
10 wet
Oct
70° / 43°
10 wet
Nov
59° / 34°
9 wet
Dec
50° / 29°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lancing 6 Nw, TN, 4.4 mi away at 1,520 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Area X is a climbing area within the National Park Service's Obed Wild and Scenic River in Tennessee. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Obed & Clear Creek about 0.3 mile away and Fort Sandstone about 0.4 mile away, which makes it easy to pair with other climbs in the same stretch of the river corridor. The area is managed by the National Park Service, and its climbing draws both traditional and sport styles. The 11 routes here range from about 5.8 to 5.12b, with sport routes like Squirrel Nuts at 5.11a/b and Thunk at 5.12b standing out on the harder end. Traditional routes include Twin Cracks Left at 5.10 and Squirrel Thunk at 5.8. For timing, late spring and early fall are the most comfortable seasons. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 76°F in May to about 80°F in September, with July the warmest at about 86°F. Several other spots are close by. The Middle Obed climbing area is about 0.6 mile away, and the Point Trail and Lilly Bridge Trail hikes are within a mile. Rock Creek Campground (TN) is about 3.2 miles off for an overnight base.
Routes (11)
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