The Bowling Alley Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 949 ft |
GPS: |
37.7212, -83.62513 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Adam Leedy on May 31, 2009 · Updates |
Admins: | Shirtless Mike, DrRockso RRG, Luke Cornejo, Billy Simek |
Access Issue: Land Owned by Muir Valley Nature Preserve
Details
Officially known as Muir Valley Nature Preserve, Muir Valley is one of Red River Gorge's crown jewels. Originally the area was privately owned by Rick and Liz Weber, but in March 2015 the Webers gifted the land to the non-profit Friends of Muir Valley (FOMV), a 501(c)3 organization. FOMV is now 100% responsible for the ownership, in addition to funding and up-keeping the property.
The valley is home to more than 30 separate climbing walls, all open to climbers at no charge, a $15 fee is charged per car for parking to offset maintenance costs.
Some important rules must be followed to ensure future access and enjoyment by all. A complete list can be found at muirvalley.org/tabs/#pills-1 , but the most important are listed below:
The valley is home to more than 30 separate climbing walls, all open to climbers at no charge, a $15 fee is charged per car for parking to offset maintenance costs.
Some important rules must be followed to ensure future access and enjoyment by all. A complete list can be found at muirvalley.org/tabs/#pills-1 , but the most important are listed below:
- All climbers must fill out a legal release form before climbing. muirvalley.org/waiver/ ;
- The parking lot described in the directions below is the only permitted parking. Do not park on private drives.
- No dogs are allowed in Muir Valley (nor left in your car in the parking lot.)
- No hammocks are allowed to be hung/used in Muir Valley.
Description
Even if the Parking lot is full, this place will probably be empty. One of the most secluded crags in Muir. Mostly slightly steep pockety faces that stay dry in the rain. This crag recently saw some new development and now hosts an additional 7 routes.
Getting There
Hike to Sunny Side in the Rebel Camp Hollow. Rather than turn left up to the last routes of Sunny Side, continue on the trail (a sight points in the direction of Hatton. Follow this trail until you pass between two large boulders and come to a steep trail that breaks up left. This meets another wider trail. Follow it right for a while and the cliff will become visible on your left.
Classic Climbing Routes at The Bowling Alley
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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Sunny Roughly 6am to 6pm
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