Red River Gorge (Chocolate Factory)
Interesting rock climbing area for routes from 7a to 7c and starting from 8a (french grades).
Best time(s) :
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- Sept.
- Oct.
- Nov.
- Dec.
Aspect(s) : SE-E Altitude : 300 m
Approach 15 min up hill. Kids friendly ? foot of the crag reasonable for young kids.
Informations :
Between 50 and 100 routes, from 5.8 to 5.14c , spread over many crags Bolting : traditionnal climbing, sport climbing
Max Height : 38 m.
Rock :
sandstone. Characteristic(s) : steep wall 
, vertical 
. Type(s) of holds : pockets / holes, crimps, cracks, slopers.
, vertical . Type(s) of holds : pockets / holes, crimps, cracks, slopers.
Legendary route(s) :
Pure Imagination 5.14c sent by Sasha Digiulian on 15 oct 2011. Others outstandings sends : Margo Hayes (2016), Michaela Kiersch (2016), Matilda Söderlund (2018), Annie Chouinard (2019).
Golden Ticket 5.14c sent by Michaela Kiersch on 14 nov 2016. Others outstandings sends : Margo Hayes (2018), Melissa Le Nevé (2018)
Further information(s) : Stick-clip needed for the first bolt of many routes.
Don't park close to oil stuffs.
La piste qui descend aux parkings est à présent défoncée et les véhicules standards ne peuvent plus remonter ... Un véhicule 4x4 est nécessaire. (octobre 2016).
La piste qui descend aux parkings est à présent défoncée et les véhicules standards ne peuvent plus remonter ... Un véhicule 4x4 est nécessaire. (octobre 2016).
Locations :
Area :
United States, Kentucky, Lee County, Lexington, Stanton, Beattyville.
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: Bouldering 
: Single pitch 
: Multi pitches
: Deep water soloing 
: Differents kind of climbing
 Rock climbing area GPS Coordinates : |
Latitude : 37° 38' 57" N | Longitude : 83° 42' 54" W | Sexagesimal & Orientation |
 Parking lot GPS Coordinates : |
Latitude : 37° 38' 42" N | Longitude : 83° 42' 51" W | Sexagesimal & Orientation |
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Area added by CA
