To save paper & ink, use the [Hide] controls next to photos and comments
so you only print what you need.
Smokin' Joe
5.11,
Sport, 80 ft (24 m),
Avg: 3.1 from 58
votes
FA: Tim Cornette, 1996
Kentucky
> Red River Gorge
> Northern Gorge
> Funk Rock City
Access Issue: New route development is prohibited in the Daniel Boone National Forest.
Details
fs.usda.gov/activity/dbnf/r… Follow existing trails and climb using removable protection or in climbing areas with existing approved fixed anchors or bolts. Development of any new rock climbing, bouldering or rappelling areas and development of any climbing routes involving the permanent installation of new fixed anchors or new trail construction requires prior Forest Service authorization.
Description
Start by climbing up a short dihedral with a finger crack immediately to its right. Gain a stance at the top of the pedestal and clip the first bolt. Follow the thin crack straight up to reach the 2nd bolt (crux). Trend up and left away from the crack and head toward the base of an overhang. Pull the overhang and continue over steep rock on great holds to reach the shuts.
Location
The right most sport line on the face just to the left of Joe Camel crack.
Protection
8 bolts, shuts. A finger sized cam or Stopper can be placed in the finger crack before reaching the first bolt.
![High first bolt on Smokin' Joe, follow the seam to the top of the block then branch left onto the face.]()
[Hide Photo] High first bolt on Smokin' Joe, follow the seam to the top of the block then branch left onto the face.
Continue with onX Maps
Sign in with Facebook
Longmont, CO
Beattyville, KY
North Mitten