Land Before Time Wall Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 913 ft | 278 m |
GPS: |
37.72435, -83.63078 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Mark Cushman on Nov 15, 2010 | |
Admins: | Shirtless Mike, DrRockso RRG, Luke Cornejo, Billy Simek |
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:
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
Small developed crag with a few moderate routes, the short hike in from the parking lot makes this a good warmup crag after a drive to the Red.
Getting There
From the main parking lot take South trail behind the barn. Half way down the South trail, starting in the middle of a staircase you'll see a sign for Land Before Time branching off right. Take this trail and continue through a small arch (Liz's Arch) and continue to the main wall, the first route will be Sabertooth.
Classic Climbing Routes at Land Before Time Wall
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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