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Elevation: 1,092 ft 333 m
GPS: 37.9004, -83.5724
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Shared By: marmot marmot on Oct 18, 2012
Admins: Shirtless Mike, DrRockso RRG, Luke Cornejo, Billy Simek
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This crag is a considerable distance from a the rest of the climbing in the Red River Gorge, with a 30 minute drive, followed by a 15-30 minute hike. Hence, it is very secluded, and it's rare to see other people climbing at this location at the same time. There are only trad routes located here, but the quality of the routes and the beauty and serenity of the area make the lengthy approach worth it.

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"From the parking lot of the Junior Williamson Rest Area in Slade, turn left (north) on KY 11, drive 0.1 miles under the Mountain Parkway overpass to a "T" intersection with KY 15. Turn left (east) and continue for 1.5 miles, then turn right (north) on KY 77. This highway is also known as "Nada Tunnel Road", and you may see a street sign so designated at this intersection. Drive 4.4 miles through the tiny town of Nada, through the tunnel, and over the steel bridge (stay right after you cross the steel bridge) to the intersection with KY 715. Stay to the left on KY 77 (KY 715 curves to the right) towards Fortress Wall and Phantasia. Stay on KY 77 for about 8 miles until you see Flecher Ridge road on your right. The road angles sharply back to the right. Turn right on this road and drive for about 1.3 miles. Look for Forest Service signs on your left. Shortly after you see the Forest Service signs on your left, look for a field directly after the wooded section ends. Park on your left and hike along the field keeping the wooded section on your left. You will be following an old barbed wire fence. After about 10 minutes the field will meet up with a wooded area. Continue on a trail through the woods, angling slightly left, until you reach the cliff's edge. Head left and look for an obvious dark and narrow corridor heading down to the base of the cliff. Continue down through the corridor and hike down to a creek. Cross the creek and head uphill to the base of the wall which the routes listed in this guide are on. You should come out of the rhodos somewhere near Laceration."

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Classic Climbing Routes at Mariba Fork

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5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
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Laceration
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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
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Synergy
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
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Reach for the Beach
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Laceration
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5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a Trad
Synergy
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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad 2 pitches
Reach for the Beach
 6
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
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