It happened Sunday evening at Hanging Rock State park in Stokes County.
Authorities said 19-year-old Eric Metcalf was rappelling off a portion of the park known as Moore's Wall when he fell 270 feet.
His death is under investigation.
Officials said Metcalf was considered an experienced climber.
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