Hospital Boulders



Ammeneties

Just north of Gadsden and less than 30 minutes from Horse Pens 40, the Hospital Boulders boasts 150-200 high quality sandstone boulder problems, and even some short traditional, sport and top rope climbs on the west brow of Lookout Mountain. The area, with its spectacular scenic views, still has potential for many more first ascents.

Directions:
Turn onto Scenic Drive next to Tuckahoe Heights sign from Noccalula Road (about 1.3 miles north of Noccalula Falls). Go 1.1 miles on Scenic Drive/McNaron Drive until you see road sharply bending right. You should see a left fork private drive with a black gate. Open gate, which is not locked and enter private road, then please close gate and dummy lock it behind you. Follow private road until you arrive at the barn, which is SCC owned. There is a gate but it isn't locked. Park inside the gate and close it behind you. Access the boulders from there.

Hours:
To access Hospital Boulders you must get the combination to the lock on the gate by visiting their website, and reading and agreeing to their regulations.

Description

Just north of Gadsden and less than 30 minutes from Horse Pens 40, the Hospital Boulders boasts 150-200 high quality sandstone boulder problems, and even some short traditional, sport and top rope climbs on the west brow of Lookout Mountain. The area, with its spectacular scenic views, still has potential for many more first ascents.

Directions:
Turn onto Scenic Drive next to Tuckahoe Heights sign from Noccalula Road (about 1.3 miles north of Noccalula Falls). Go 1.1 miles on Scenic Drive/McNaron Drive until you see road sharply bending right. You should see a left fork private drive with a black gate. Open gate, which is not locked and enter private road, then please close gate and dummy lock it behind you. Follow private road until you arrive at the barn, which is SCC owned. There is a gate but it isn't locked. Park inside the gate and close it behind you. Access the boulders from there.

Hours:
To access Hospital Boulders you must get the combination to the lock on the gate by visiting their website, and reading and agreeing to their regulations.

Contact

Website:
seclimbers.org

Facebook:
facebook.com/seclimbers

Location

Address:
Scenic Drive,
Gadsden, AL 35904

Map:
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