5.8+,
Trad, 65 ft (20 m),
Avg: 1.6 from 7
votes
FA: Jared Hancock, Karla Carandang
Kentucky
> Red River Gorge
> Muir Valley
> Inner Sanctum
Access Issue: Muir Valley is Privately Owned
Details
Officially known as Muir Valley Climbing Area and a Nature Preserve, Muir is owned and managed by the Friends of Muir Valley non-profit organization.
In order to keep the valley operating a $15 fee is charged per car for parking to cover upkeep.
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
Easy class five to a large ledge. Start into a wide flaring chimney to tighter constriction and work yourself over the bulge.