Jewel Pinnacle 

Looking southwest form the Gladie Visitor Center in he middle of the Red River Gorge you'll see Jewel Pinnacle. It is a distinct spire on the south side of the river. The route follows the crack that goes just right of the cat's nose and then between it's eyes to the summit. At the base of the pinnacle you'll know the route when you find the steep dihedral that seems to go all the way to the top. The ultimate crux of the route is the mid section of the thankfully short first pitch. If it were cl...[more]   Browse More Classics in KY