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The Great Wall Rock Climbing
Routes in The Great Wall
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Weapons of Mass Deception T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Mingus S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Ledgends of Limonite (direct start) S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Ledgends of Limonite S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Glory and Consequence S 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Touch of Grey S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Bitter Ray of Sunshine S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Dynabolt Gold S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Little T-Bone T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Momma Cindy S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Edge-a-Sketch S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Ohio Arts S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Buccaneer S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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La Escalada S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Howlin' Wolf S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Muddy Waters S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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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
Sister crag to the Hideout, the Great Wall has a good assortment routes for beginners to experts. The lines tend to be shorter than at the Hideout but rock quality is excellent. There's a good day's worth of climbing between the two walls.
Getting There
From the parking lot take the North trail, making a left to follow the gravel valley floor road. Stay right at a fork in the road and cross a bridge. Pass the trailheads for Animal Crackers and The Hideout then be on the lookout for a sign for the great wall near a stone pit toilet. The trail that leads to the Great wall will be on your right.
If you're already at the Hideout, continue left down the trail past International Route of Pancakes for a couple hundred feet until you reach La Escalada, the first route at the Great Wall.
Classic Climbing Routes at The Great Wall
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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