Red River Gorge (Gold Coast)
Interesting rock climbing area for routes up to 5c, from 6a to 6c, 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) : NW-W-SW Altitude : 350 m
Approach 15 min up hill. Kids friendly ? foot of the crag reasonable for young kids.
Informations :
Between 25 and 50 routes, from 5.5 to 5.14c. Bolting : traditionnal climbing, sport climbing
Max Height : 30 m.
Rock :
sandstone. Characteristic(s) : vertical 
, steep wall 
. Type(s) of holds : pockets / holes, cracks, slopers.
, steep wall . Type(s) of holds : pockets / holes, cracks, slopers.
Legendary route(s) :
Goldilocks 5.14b sent by Michaela Kiersch on 29 nov 2017.
24 Karats 5.14c sent by Ashima Shiraishi on 4 oct 2013. Others outstandings sends : Michaela Kiersch (2017)
Further information(s) : Stick-clip needed for the very high first bolts.
Don't park close to oil stuffs.
Locations :
Area :
United States, Kentucky, Lee County, Lexington, Stanton, Slade.
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 Rock climbing area GPS Coordinates : |
Latitude : 37° 40' 35" N | Longitude : 83° 44' 2" W | Sexagesimal & Orientation |
 Parking lot GPS Coordinates : |
Latitude : 37° 40' 18" N | Longitude : 83° 44' 0" W | Sexagesimal & Orientation |
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