Type: | Sport, 47 ft (14 m) |
FA: | Mark Ryan, Jenny Ryan, Jeff Colombo, Ashley Coll. 2007. |
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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
A good warmup for the area but all-too-short. Tackle committing and fun moves through the initial roof and the first bolt. A stick-clip is recommended. Or, should you prefer to skip the roof, move in from the left on a ledge.
Above the roof, follow big plates and good holds to a steep finish that comes all too soon. More rock looms above the anchors but...
Above the roof, follow big plates and good holds to a steep finish that comes all too soon. More rock looms above the anchors but...
Location
Just as the approach trail heads down a small hill, this route is on your left, behind a tree. Descend down the small hill to the base of the route. It's the second bolted line left of Son of a Wanted Man.
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