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5.8,
Sport, 25 ft (8 m),
Avg: 1.2 from 205
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FA: unknown
Kentucky
> Red River Gorge
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> Land Before Time Wall
Access Issue: Land Owned by Muir Valley Nature Preserve
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Officially known as Muir Valley Climbing Area and a 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
Pocketed face with three bolts to chains. Immediately right of Basilisk.
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Oxford, OH
Also, I highly doubt its a 5.8-. The face is very pocketed and looks like it should have many good holds, but most the pockets are either too small or slope down inside making them difficult to use. My last trip down, myself and 2 other 5.10 climbers struggled with this one Jun 2, 2014
Rumney, NH
I can't speak to the grade, though I'll say that if I thought it was mislabeled when I climbed it, I'd have noted that in the description. There was a piece of notebook paper that listed the routes and grades posted on a stick when the area was being developed: I just listed the grade that was on the paper.
Given how loose the blocks on that end of the wall were when the routes went in, it wouldn't surprise me if some key holds were lost and the grade bumped up in the past 4 years. Jun 6, 2014
Ferndale, MI
Though short and underrated, this route has a little bit of everything. Great warm up route. the start is rather tough for beginners, but the route as a whole poses many challenges. Pinches and small pockets give way to sloped crack that requires a good mantle. Sep 5, 2017
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