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Persepolis Rock Climbing

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Routes in Persepolis

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	Apadana S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Ferdowsi S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Paladine S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Rostam S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Zendebad S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c

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Elevation:	1,023 ft
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Access Issue: Land Owned by Muir Valley Nature Preserve Details

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:

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

Persepolis is a new crag in Muir Valley, that currently features only five routes, but offers amazing beauty and refreshing solitude. There is plenty of rock & shade in the north-facing cirque, and surely this combination will ensure many new lines in the future. Its likely that most of them will be hard, as the rock here tends to be rather slopey & less featured than nearby cliffs. Even if you aren't interested in trying any of these, anyone climbing at this end of the valley ought to atleast hike through this picturesque area to get a respit from the surrounding crowds.

Getting There

Take the Muir Valley North Trail behind the barn in the main parking lot. When you reach the valley floor turn left and follow the gravel road, staying left at a fork in the road. Cross a bridge, then follow the road to a field with a sign for Animal Crackers Wall. Take the Animal Crackers trail, making a left at the top of the hill and passing the Animal Crackers slabs. Follow signs for Bibliotek, into & out of a large amphitheater and then continuing past Bibliotek. Cross a wooden bridge w/ safety cable, pass behind the waterfall, and follow stairs up to the big ledge, where the first routes are located. The first route encountered is "Zendebad".