Rock Climbing
If extreme is what you're after we have just the thing for you. The scenic Ozark Mountains are a rock climbers paradise with many challenging faces for the climber to scale.
These climbs are not for the faint of heart as you climb for the skies were only the American Bald Eagle dares to soar. But once you rise to the challenge and reach the peak, you get that overwhelming feeling of accomplishment and the breathtaking Ozark Mountains reward you with the most spectacular views of the peaks and valleys Northwest Arkansas has to offer.
Climbing Locations
Sam's Throne
Location: From Harrison Arkansas, take US 65 East, turn slight right onto US-62/US-412/US-65/, continue to follow US-65, turn right onto AR 123 to Mt. Judea
Web site: www.southeastclimbing.com/climbing_areas/arkansas/sams_ throne .htm
Sam's Throne is one of the oldest climbing areas found in the Ozarks. The climbs range from short bouldering to 60' - 75' pitches. Sam's Throne is perfect for beginners, while most routes are in the 5.7 to 5.10 ranges and are easily top roped. They say in the 1820's, a buffalo hunter named Sam Davis, who was in search of his sister who he claimed had been kidnapped by Indians, climbed the sandstone outcrop and preached sermons to the settlers who lived below. Davis claimed to have gold hidden on his rock and blocked the path to the formation to keep out thieves. This is how the rock got its name, Sam's Throne.
Cave Creek Canyon
Leaving Harrison on S hwy 65 5 miles to intersection US 62, take US 62 through Yellville, Cotter, & Gassville into Mountain Home.
Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
Location: 19 miles south of Harrison on Scenic 7 Byway, turn on Hwy 74 W in Jasper till you see ranch sign
Phone: 1-800-480-9635
E-mail: bj@goher.com
Web site: www.gohcr.com
Horseshoe Canyon Ranch is a 350 acre ranch and is sure to cater to your climbing expectations. It has approximately 300 bolted routes that you can choose from. They offer classic traditional routes and some of the best cracking climbing around. You don't have to be a professional rock climber to visit the ranch; they have beginner routes and climbing instruction for your safety. The ranch hosts over 150 routes, and also offer guest ranch packages including horseback riding, canoeing, shooting, cookouts, disc golf, lodging, and climbing.
Lost Spur Guest Ranch
"Rent-a-Ranch with Log Lodge. Bring your horses and fishing gear".
Address: 8148 Lost Spur Road - Harrison, AR
Phone: 800-993-7605
We site: www.rent-a-ranch.net
