The East Tennessee Valley is home to steep sandstone pumpfests and slabby technical climbs on limestone. Climbing is available year round with something for everyone, including sport, trad, and bouldering. The KAC focuses on the development and management of areas in Knox County. Meanwhile, thanks to the tireless explorers out there developing new cliffs and boulders and forging beneficial relationships with the local landowners/managers to enhance our climbing opportunities in East Tennessee. Below are some of the climbing areas within an hour of the Knoxville area. The Southeastern Climbers Coalition is an excellent resource for climbing areas, access updates, info on trail days, and cleanups in the Southeast. They play a crucial role in gaining and protecting access to climbing areas throughout the Southeast along with other local climbing organizations, which are listed below.