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Access Issue: Land Owned by Muir Valley Nature Preserve
Details
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
The Muir Valley Nature and Climbing Preserve is a 350 acre privately owned climbing area in Rogers, KY, in the Red River Gorge.
Originally purchased and developed for climbing by Rick and Liz Weber. In March 2015 the Webers gifted the land to the non-profit Friends of Muir Valley (FOMV), a 501(c)3 organization, which is now 100% responsible for the ownership and management of 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.
While there's a smattering of trad lines, the climbing in Muir Valley is mostly sport. Muir has a reputation for soft grading, but don't take it for granted. There's also a lot of variety in the valley; new leaders can have fun at places like the Great Wall, Bruise Brothers, or Sunnyside while hard climbers can throw themselves at the 12s and 13s of the Sanctuary, Midnight Surf, and Solarium crags.
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.
Getting There
https://muirvalley.org/tabs/ For a map with directions and a climbing area map.
Muir Valley may be accessed only through the official entrance in the main parking lot, where the south and north trails begin.
From Miguel's, follow KY 11 south for about six miles to the intersection with KY 715. Take 715 for about 2.5 miles, then turn right onto CR 2016. Follow this road just over a mile past a closed carpet store, then take the first gravel road to the left (this is Fincastle Road, though there is currently no street sign). Continue down this road, bearing left at each fork. After about 3/4 of a mile, Stop at the parking booth if it is attended, and follow directions from the attendant, or in the case it is unattended, turn right on a gravel drive to the main parking area (you'll see a garage) and follow the instructions at the pavilion for honor parking. Take the appropriate trail (North or South) behind the pavilion for the area where you plan to climb.
Fees
Although there is no fee to enter Muir Valley, there is a daily fee of $15 per car to park. Alternatively, users can purchase a 12-month parking pass for $150 or receive one through volunteering for three days of trail work. The official Muir Valley press release on the new parking fee is below:
In alignment with our mission to provide an unforgettable outdoor experience through public access to world class climbing routes at all skill levels, well-maintained hiking trails, and opportunities for volunteerism to give back to the community through environmental and climber safety stewardship, effective March 1st, 2023, Muir Valley is instituting a new pricing model. Specifically, the new parking fee will be $15 per vehicle, and an annual pass will cost $150. Additionally, in alignment to our initiatives in keeping Muir Valley accessible for all, we are launching a new volunteer program where visitors can volunteer 3 days during the course of a year to receive the annual pass free of charge.
Muir Valley understands that $5.00 can be a real economic burden to some individuals. Muir Valley passionately welcomes visitors from all socioeconomic backgrounds and strives to enable all recreationists to have an accessible experience. If you are a frequent visitor of MV (more than 10x per year), we strongly suggest the annual pass. And for those of you in need of financial assistance, please consider the volunteer option to receive the annual pass for free (more info to come soon). Additionally, in line with our commitments to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, we encourage you to submit a request in the JEDI engagement form if you would like to discuss other ways to help offset the increased cost and keep Muir Valley accessible to all.
Thank you for your support and cooperation. We value your feedback as well as your support. If you have questions or comments, please contact us at chair@muirvalley.org. We look forward to seeing you in Muir Valley soon!
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