Alabama - Horse Pens 40
Location
Horse Pens 40 is located atop Chandler mountain near the town of
Ashville, Alabama.
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Description
Horse Pens 40 is a privately owned park which caters to festivals
and rallies family camping and day use as well as bouldering. The
property has a large number of excellent boulders which have seen
recent development as one of the best bouldering sites in the region.
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Directions
From Ashville, AL, go north on US 231 for about 4
miles watching for the the Horse Pens 40 signs. Turn right onto
County Rd. 35 and go about 2 miles to County Rd. 42 (Hyatt Gap Rd)
at the Horse Pens 40 sign. Follow it to the top of the mountain.
A split rail fence and large gate on the right mark the entrance.
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Cliff Access
There is a $3 day use fee. Access to the boulders is an easy walk.
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Guidebooks
There are no published guidebooks I am aware of. Dr.
Topo Guide has dowloadable topo of routes. Some excellent photos
of various routes can be found online at HP
Bouldering - The southern experience -
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Routes
Dr. Topo
Guide
HP Bouldering - The southern expedience -
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Land Manager:
Privately owned
E-mail - horsepens40@aol.com
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 Emergency
Information:
Go to Camp store or office
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 Gear:
Typical bouldering gear
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Facilities:
Camp Store, restaurant, primitive campsites (100), RV hookups,
restrooms, covered pavilion.
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Seasons:
Best in cooler months.
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Access Notes
AS OF 3/1/05 - NO DOGS AT HP40
As of 3/1/05 NO DOGS ALLOWED, not even on leash - they must remain
in your vehicle, not attached to any HP40 property. They will need
to be transported by vehicle to designated dog walking area, due
to insurance issues.
Access seems secure at present so long as the park stays in business.
The owners are supportive and promote bouldering. Annual competitions
are held there - Mortal Combat
Thanks to Gary and Wendy for the updates!
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Miscellaneous
Relatively new area.
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Links
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