Mountain Project Logo
To save paper & ink, use the [Hide] controls next to photos and comments so you only print what you need.

Romance Explosion

5.11b, Sport, 90 ft (27 m),  Avg: 3.7 from 97 votes
FA: Dustin Stephens
Kentucky > Red River Gorge > Natural Bridge… > Zoo (CLOSED) > Bird Cage Sector (CLO…
Warning Access Issue: The Zoo property has been closed indefinitely by the landowner DetailsDrop down

Description

Jump off the boulder to start and enjoy crimping your way up the face.

Location

Right of Botanical Gardens

Protection

10 bolts and anchors.

Photos [Hide ALL Photos]

Braden pulling through the start, halfway through the boulder problem
[Hide Photo] Braden pulling through the start, halfway through the boulder problem
Start of route can be located by the large tree between a split face/dihedral. The line cuts right to second face near the crack (upper half)
[Hide Photo] Start of route can be located by the large tree between a split face/dihedral. The line cuts right to second face near the crack (upper half)

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Matt S
Colorado Springs
  5.11a
[Hide Comment] Absolute adventure climb! Sep 24, 2020
JohnOutdoorVideos Cottone
[Hide Comment] youtube.com/watch?v=9iaYiCT… Oct 19, 2022
Willow Jordan
Lexington, KY
 
[Hide Comment] Description fails to mention that the route crosses over to the opposite side of the dihedral. Slightly spooky, but super fun! Dec 7, 2022
Adam Gallimore
Greensboro
  5.11a
[Hide Comment] Maybe one of the coolest face climbs I have done in the Natural Bridge region. The boulder problems through the first 5 bolts are awesome, and getting into the crack and transitioning to the overhung-right face is so much fun. There are tons of good rests between the hard climbing. This route alone made the trip to the red worth it Sep 6, 2023
Céline Hequet
Montréal
 
[Hide Comment] One of the best routes I have ever done! Nov 8, 2023
JohnWesely Wesely
Lander
 
[Hide Comment] Dustin is a real one for this. Absolutely bonkers climb with really cool holds at the bottom, unique 3d jug tugging in the middle, and fun lil boulder to cap it off at the chains. Nov 30, 2023
Camelia Manring
  5.11b
[Hide Comment] This climb provides- truly an adventure climb. The lower section is bolted to the left of the dihedral and the upper section is bolted to the right of the dihedral. Apr 1, 2024