Red River Gorge (Muir Valley - The Sanctuary)
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) : E Altitude : 300 m
Approach 20 min down hill then up hill. Kids friendly ? foot of the crag reasonable for young kids.
Informations :
Between 10 and 25 routes, from 5.11d to 5.14a. Bolting : sport climbing
Max Height : 30 m.
Rock :
sandstone. Characteristic(s) : steep wall 
. Type(s) of holds : pockets / holes, slopers.
. Type(s) of holds : pockets / holes, slopers.
Further information(s) : 16 routes
Stick-clip needed for the first bolt of many routes.
Stick-clip needed for the first bolt of many routes.
Muir Valley is a private property which promotes climbing. The owners are building parking lots, restrooms place, adjust any trails, sell their own guidebook and you must pay $10 per car for the parking. (October 2016)
Web site(s) :
http://www.redriverclimbing.com/RRCGuide/?type=wall&id=127 http://friendsofmuirvalley.org/ http://rrgcc.org
Locations :
Area :
United States, Kentucky, Wolfe County, Lexington, Stanton, Slade.
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: Bouldering 
: Single pitch 
: Multi pitches
: Deep water soloing 
: Differents kind of climbing
 Rock climbing area GPS Coordinates : |
Latitude : 37° 43' 52" N | Longitude : 83° 38' 2" W | Sexagesimal & Orientation |
 Parking lot GPS Coordinates : |
Latitude : 37° 43' 28" N | Longitude : 83° 38' 5" W | Sexagesimal & Orientation |
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Area added by CA
