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The Motherlode

Submitted By: russellHOBART on Mar 18, 2008
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Description 

Huge area with the highest concentration of hard sport climbing around


Getting There 

Once you get to the bottom of the hill on Bald Mtn Rd there will be a parking lot on you right. Park there and take any of the trails.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for The Motherlode:
Chainsaw   5.12a     Sport, 1 pitch, 60 feet, Grade V   
Buff the Wood   5.12b     Sport, 1 pitch, 55 feet   
Stain   5.12c     Sport, 50 feet   
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Cheryl working through the moves on Skin Boat

Skin Boat 5.13a  KY : Red River Gorge : The Motherlode
climb through big moves but good holds, to a good rest. fire the crux, then try to hold on to good but relentless crimps to the anchors. rests are available along the way, they're just not 'bomber'....[more]   Browse More Classics in KY


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