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Get on the Good Foot
5.8,
Trad, 60 ft (18 m),
Avg: 2.1 from 47
votes
FA: J.J.and Tracy Crabtree 2004
Kentucky
> Red River Gorge
> Muir Valley
> Bruise Brothers Wall
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
Climb the plated features to a crack system, and chimney behind a large flake. Standing on top of the flake you can choose to go left onto a ledge and climb straight up, clipping two bolts (Put The Best Foot Forward) or continue angling right out a crack system towards send me on my way. Top out a large ledge where you'll find a set of rappel anchors or end on Send Me on My Way if no other parties are occupying that anchor.
The rock quality deteriorates when Get on the Good Foot angles out right, be careful not to knock rocks on those below or choose to clip up the bolts and finish on Put the Best Foot Forward for better rock quality.
Location
Starts as for Put The Best Foot Forward 5.8 and finishes to the right of that route and left of Send Me On My Way 5.9-...
Protection
Regular modern rack with some TCUs
[Hide Photo] opting for the rappel option through the ledge anchors on Send Me On My Way
[Hide Photo] Cleaning the route
SUPER fun trad line, reminds me of some climbs at the Land Before Time Wall. Apr 17, 2023
Red River Gorge, KY