Type: | Sport, 50 ft (15 m) |
FA: | Bob Frayer 2010. Equipper Brad Combs. |
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Shared By: | Eric Hirst on Nov 17, 2011 · Updates |
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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
This is the compelling pocket line featuring the map of Africa, just as you reach the wall. Listed as a TR in the RRG3 guide, but fully bolted and ready to go.
3rd clip (near Libya) is hard -- good feet and an alert belayer here. 5th clip is scary but very safe. I went quite a ways R at that point, then traversed back in for the clip.
As of 11/10/11, the route was pretty scruffy above the 4th bolt. If it were cleaned up a bit, I'd give it 3 stars instead of 2.
3rd clip (near Libya) is hard -- good feet and an alert belayer here. 5th clip is scary but very safe. I went quite a ways R at that point, then traversed back in for the clip.
As of 11/10/11, the route was pretty scruffy above the 4th bolt. If it were cleaned up a bit, I'd give it 3 stars instead of 2.
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