Red River Gorge (Roadside Crag)
Interesting rock climbing area for routes up to 5c, from 6a to 6c and from 7a to 7c (french grades).
Best time(s) : - January
- February
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Aspect(s) : SW Altitude : 350 m
Approach 10 min up hill. Kids friendly ? foot of the crag uneven for young kids.
Informations :
Between 25 and 50 routes, from 5.3 to 5.13a , spread over many crags Bolting : traditionnal climbing, sport climbing
Max Height : 40 m.
Rock :
sandstone.
Characteristic(s) : vertical
, steep wall
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Type(s) of holds : jugs, pockets / holes, crimps, slopers.
Further information(s) : Stick-clip needed for the first bolt of many routes.
Closed 4 years long from 2011 to 2015. Today you must purchase a permit to climb here at:
http://grainingfork.org/newpermit/
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' 53" N |
Longitude : 83° 39' 24" W |
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Latitude : 37° 43' 53" |
Longitude : -83° 39' 24" |
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Latitude : 37° 43.894' |
Longitude : -83° 39.407' |
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Latitude : 37.731565° |
Longitude : -83.65678° |
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Parking lot GPS Coordinates : |
Latitude : 37° 43' 59" N |
Longitude : 83° 39' 32" W |
Sexagesimal & Orientation
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Latitude : 37° 43' 59" |
Longitude : -83° 39' 32" |
Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS)
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Latitude : 37° 44' |
Longitude : -83° 39.543' |
Degrees, Décimal minutes (DM)
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Latitude : 37.733331° |
Longitude : -83.659043° |
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