Johnny's Wall Rock Climbing
Elevation: | 1,033 ft |
GPS: |
37.72961, -83.63208 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Carl Sherven on Oct 8, 2008 |
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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
This area has a few easy trad routes and about eight sport routes ranging from 5.8 to 5.11a. The routes are about 45-50ft and are made of sandstone with lots of pockets and plates.
Getting There
Take the North trail behind the barn in the main parking lot. Upon reaching the valley floor look directly across the road for a bridge that marks the trailhead for a number of crags, take this bridge, then make the first right following signs for Johnny's and Tectonic Walls. Where the trail meets the cliff turn left for Tectonics Wall or Right for Johnny's Wall.
Classic Climbing Routes at Johnny's Wall
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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