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Rockcastle River Climbing

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Areas in Rockcastle River

Far Side, The 3

Funky Town 11

Mind Funk Wall 2

Pounder Branch 1

Second Hand Smoke 2

Secondhand smoke bouldering 12

Stairway to Heaven 1

Turkey Creek 1

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Elevation:	855 ft	261 m
GPS:	37.14695, -84.29017 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

The Rockcastle River hosts an enormous (mostly) untapped potential for new routes. The area described herein is part of the southernmost portion of the river, which is designated as a "state wild river area". The rock is very reminiscent of that found in the Red River Gorge, but of more varied quality.

Getting There

Being off the Rockcastle river, exploration via boat is ideal. Rapids up to class IV make this an adventure in itself. Otherwise, a network of RV trails and maintained forest trails can be utilized. Get a topo and sort it out for yourself.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Rockcastle River

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 6 ● Blueberry Kush Sport Far Side
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 8 ● Suicide Sport, TR Second Hand Smoke
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 5 ● Sadistic Pleasures Sport Second Hand Smoke
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 5 ● Mind Funk Sport Mind Funk Wall