Indy Wall Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 973 ft | 297 m |
GPS: |
37.73041, -83.63511 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Lee Hansche on Mar 17, 2008 · Updates | |
Admins: | Shirtless Mike, DrRockso RRG, Luke Cornejo, Billy Simek |
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 nice short wall slightly overhanging with routes from 5.10c to 5.12b... great quality for the most part and fun moves... Not as pumpy as some of the super long walls... For those of us who have good technical skills but get pumped on some of those endless pump fests this might be a good place to regain confidence...
There are a few routes on a wall to the left of the main area of the Indy Wall that have a slightly different quality to them and they are longer...
There are a few routes on a wall to the left of the main area of the Indy Wall that have a slightly different quality to them and they are longer...
Classic Climbing Routes at Indy Wall
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