The Sanctuary Rock Climbing
Elevation: | 1,076 ft |
GPS: |
37.73135, -83.63397 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Lee Hansche on Mar 25, 2008 |
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
Primarily a steep sport climbing crag there are also a few really fun Trad lines here as well... The best of which would have to be first fall 5.9 just a nice crack climb on solid rock or you could hit the 5 star Buddha Slept 5.12a if you crank like that... The classic sport routes here are to name a few,Jesus Wept 5.12d, Triple Sec 5.13a and Immaculate Deception 5.12a(this last one isn't as brutally steep as the others...
When you arrive at the crag the first routes climb a super steep wall on Huecos but as you go around the corner to the right more routes appear these are less steep and more technical finally you get to First Fall the sweet crack that marks the end of The Sanctuary...
The sanctuary gets plenty of sun and some routes stay dry in the rain...Have Fun...
When you arrive at the crag the first routes climb a super steep wall on Huecos but as you go around the corner to the right more routes appear these are less steep and more technical finally you get to First Fall the sweet crack that marks the end of The Sanctuary...
The sanctuary gets plenty of sun and some routes stay dry in the rain...Have Fun...
Getting There
Take the North Trail behind the barn in the main parking lot. When the trail reaches the valley floor look straight across the road for a bridge with a sign marking the trailhead for several crags. Cross the bridge and make an immediate left and follow signs for the Sanctuary. At the top of the stairs make a right and you'll find yourself in the main amphitheater for Jesus Wept, Triple Sec, etc.
Classic Climbing Routes at The Sanctuary
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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