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Red River Gorge (The Zoo)

Interesting rock climbing area for routes from 6a to 6c and from 7a to 7c (french grades).
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Aspect(s) : S-SE-E-NE     Altitude : 300 m
Approach 15 min steep up hill.    Kids friendly ? foot of the crag uneven for young kids.

Informations :

Between 25 and 50 routes, from 5.9 to 5.14d and some projects.   Bolting : sport climbing
Max Height : 30 m.
Rock : sandstone.    Characteristic(s) : steep wall Dévers, vertical Vertical.    Type(s) of holds : jugs, pockets / holes, crimps, slopers.
Legendary route(s) :  Zoolander 5.14d (=9a F.A. Alex Megos oct 2019)
Further information(s) : Stick-clip needed for the first bolt of many routes.

Locations :

Area : United States, Kentucky, Wolfe County, Lexington, Stanton, Slade.
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300 m
1000 ft
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  Rock climbing area GPS Coordinates :   Latitude :   37° 44' 2" N Longitude :   83° 39' 44" W    Sexagesimal & Orientation
  Parking lot GPS Coordinates :   Latitude :   37° 43' 59" N Longitude :   83° 39' 32" W    Sexagesimal & Orientation
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Area added by CA
Paper Guide Books :


Red River Gorge South

Internet Guide Books :

www.redriverclimbing.com

Feb 22, 2025

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