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Janey Mitges climbng at Torrent Falls in the late ...

Description 

Apart from some limited exceptions, Torrent Falls is closed to the general public. This great crag is a stark example of how thoughtless climbers can endanger access.

For years, climbing was allowed at this privately-owned crag in the Natural Bridge region. Hard sport routes like Bare Metal Teen and Steelworker attracted climbers wanting to sample some of the best of the Red.

Unfortunately, Torrent also attracted too many people with no consideration of the property owner's wishes. After one too many instances of dealing with climbers' dogs (which were not allowed) and people peeing outdoors in full view of his guests, the owner had had enough and shut down the crag to climbing.

Currently, it is possible to climb at Torrent only if you're a paying guest at the Torrent Falls Bed and Breakfast. Reportedly, people attending monthly meetings of the Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition (held at the B&B) can also climb there at that time. All other climbing is off limits.

Getting There 

The Torrent Falls B&B is about five miles south of Miguel's on KY 11.

The Classics

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Windy corner 5.11b  KY : Red River Gorge : Torrent Falls

This awesome splitter is located on the left side of the wall (left of 5.10 wall). If this climb doesn't make you drool, you should sell all your trad gear immediately and become a bolt clipper. Start by climbing thin-hands dihedral to roof. plug some gear and pull roof to overhanging crack. Make long reaches to good jams that vary in size from thin hands to fists. Pumpy, fun route not to be missed if you are in the area....[more]   Browse More Classics in KY

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Nice 5.8 lead, just right of Gumby Killer. Climber...	Ben on Steelworker, Torrent Falls, Red River Gorge...	Aaron and Jenny cruizing up Bandolier and Wadcutte...