From the parking lot of the junior williamson rest area in slade, turn left north on ky 11, drive. A climbing guide by jay knower is a climbing guidebook covering devils lake as well as necedah and hillbilly hollow, all climbing areas in wisconsin. And if there are any newer routes not in the book, you will be able to find them on the online guidebook on. The red river gorge rrg is a canyon system in eastern kentucky containing world class climbing areas. I have not purchased them yet but my last edition is in my top 3 of most necessary gear cant live without it. The red river gorge is one of the best rockclimbing areas in the world, with supersteep climbing on wellfeatured sandstone. Find rock climbing routes, photos, and guides for every state, along with reallife experiences and advice from fellow climbers. Red river gorge rock climbing guidebook rrg south rakkup. Try one of our guided activities in the red river gorge. As of early 2015, this 309 acre area has over 20 established crags and several hundred routes, with potential for many more. Lets talk about the most common mistake and how to fix it quickly, the ole backclip.
Most cliffs in this region lie on forest service land. The red is a massive climbing area with many guidebooks. The most complete coverage of sport climbing in the entire red river gorge in a single volume. Comprehensive rock climbing guidebook for the red river gorge, kentucky, usa. The red river gorge also offers extensive hiking paths and trails in the daniel boone national forest.
The red river gorge in eastern kentucky is one of the best rock climbing areas in the world. Located right outside of ciffview resort and located within minutes from the red river gorge zipline, natural bridge state park, muir valley and the red river gorge itself. Beginners will enjoy identifying plants theyve discovered. Red river gorge south by ray ellington is only current guide to rock climbing routes at kentuckys red river gorge. Along highway 11 sits popular spots like the zoo, roadside, and torrent falls, but the big attractions are muir valley privatelyowned and the motherlode. Rock climbing in miller fork recreational preserve mfrp.
The red river gorge in the daniel boone national forest, muir valley, and all rrgccowned property which includes miller fork recreational preserve, bald rock recreational preserve, and pendergrassmurray recreational preserve are closed. Covering more than 2300 rock climbs at over 100 crags. The cabin is conveniently located near all the red river gorge attractions, climbing, restaurants, natural bridge. The best printed source of information on rock climbing in the gorge is a book red river gorge rock climbs by ray ellington. Hikers retreat is a small, one bedroom cabin with one bathroom, kitchen, living room and loft with a futon. In the red river gorge slade area there are three hotspot climbing locations including, the red river gorge geological area, muir valley, and the pendergrassmurray recreational preserve. The red prides itself on being the largest climbing mecca east of the mississippi beyond traditional toprope and lead climbs, the red additionally offers many sport route climbs. The red river and its many tributaries have carved dozens of secluded canyons into the hill country south of lexington, creating a natural wonderland and exposing a ridiculous amount of rock. A fully comprehensive color guidebook to sport and traditional r. Ray ellingtons books are the best for trad and sport, but you will have to buy like 3 books to get it fully covered. This book, volume 2 of a twovolume series, covers the southern half of the. You have found the premier guiding service in the red river gorge. The red if youre coming to the red river gorge to sport climb, this is the only book you need. Ray ellingtons newest book, miller fork climbing, explores hundreds of routes in the evergrowing miller fork recreational preserve.
It doesnt list number of bolts though, so make sure to count before leading up. Go on an epic road trip to red river gorge in kentucky. Are you already a climber who is looking to develop their skills. Guided rock climbing and instruction are available all year long rain or shine in the red river gorge proper as well as muir valley. If you were climbing in red rock today, i got this pic of. In the red river gorge slade area there are three hotspot climbing locations including, the red river gorge geological area, meir valley, and the pendergrassmurray recreational preserve. The traditional trad climbing opportunities are endless in the gorge proper, which facilitates a great learning environment for the beginning trad leader. Hinterlands unofficial hiking in kentuckys red river gorge book. The red prides itself on being the largest climbing mecca east of the mississippi. Experts, including the red river gorge climbing coalition and, advise that a gps, personal water supply, and a good flashlight or headlamp are essential to even day hikes within the gorge area. Border wall climbing competition, hypnotized minds, and china doll. Blows every other guide book i have ever seen, for any area, clear out of the water. Ray ellington author is passionate about the red as its known amongst the climbing community and his love for the area shines in his painstakingly detailed description of the area, enthralling anecdotes and just really well researched route information to all the multiple crags that make up the red.
Phantasia in the northern gorge region, red river gorge, kentucky. Classic climbs for red river gorge rock climbing guides. In conjunction with trango climbing gear, the red river gorge climbers coalition was able to purchase all 102 acres of the balk rock recreational preserve. Cabin booking in red river gorge ky natural bridge cabin. Check out links to the other guides in our shop, but this 2 volume book set documents climbing in the red river gorge most completely. Hinterlands unofficial hiking in kentuckys red river gorge.
Red river zipline tours guidebooks red river gorge. Best of the red 2017 for a short list of the best sport climbs in the whole of the gorge from sharp end books. See links above for more details about each climbing area. Next time you book your climbing trip to red river gorge, make sure the family finds time to experience the natural bridge state resort park. Red river gorge climbing guidebooks southeast mountain guides. During your day at the red, youll work on lead climbing, lead belaying, anchors, cleaning anchors, rappelling, lowering and stick clipping youll work on all the skills needed to bring you climbing game up a notch in a premier sport climbing location. Our community space, at 1400 square feet surrounded by ample amounts of natural light, offers the perfect setting to gather, relax, and share stories. From the northern crags, to the southern crags, muir valley, miller fork and all that lies between, best of the red offers comprehensive coverage of the best crags the red has to offer. For a full online guide of rock climbing routes visit. Route details are ray ellington, john bronaugh, and other red river gorge climbers. Red river gorge rock climbs south is the best guide to climbing routes in red river gorge, kentucky but it has one flaw you may want to know about.
Gear up and get the best recommended guidebooks to enjoy your red river gorge adventure with family or friends. The red river gorge of kentucky is one of the most enjoyable places in the world to climb. Beyond traditional toprope and lead climbs, the red additionally offers many sport route climbs. Whether it be the density of moderate climbs for beginners, incredible ffa feats ala sasha digiulian, or the flash and onsight rampage of adam ondramost folks have heard, at least in passing, of the incredible climbing found across the red river gorge of. Climbing here in the gorge is for all levels of climbers.
Best of the red select rock climbing guidebook red river. Yosemite red river gorge smith rock boulder red rock indian creek joshua tree the gunks colin duffy sends three red river gorge 5. There can be no mistake, the red river gorge is a climbers paradise. Geologically, it is part of the pottsville escarpment the gorge lies within the daniel boone national forest and has been subsequently designated as the red river gorge geological area, an area of around 29,000 acres 120 km 2. Get the most out of red river gorge and hone your lead sport climbing skills. The red river gorge is one of the best rock climbing areas in the world, with supersteep climbing on wellfeatured sandstone. Cats lair is a great log cabin with a large yard, covered front and rear deck and a hot tub. The red river gorge is a canyon system on the red river in eastcentral kentucky.
Red river gorge rock climbs north wolverine publishing. One of the finest sport climbing venues in the world, the red lies nestled in the daniel boone national forest near slade, kentucky and provides a great place for beginning climbers to learn the ropes as. Property details cats lair is a thoughtfully appointed rustic log cabin with all of the modern amenities. Red river gorge rock climbs product description wolverine publishings red river gorge 2nd edition and a hulking pair of forearms are all you need to explore eastern kentuckys overhanging sandstone paradise. Our research team worked with community partners to establish climbers economic impact upon the region. Welcome to red river gorge hiking, climbing, biking and nature welcome to the red, the best kept family vacation secret this side of the mississippi. A climber finds a foothold in red river gorge the southern gorge. Are you just looking to have some fun outside in one of the best climbing venues in the united states. The lodge offers all of the comforts of your home with new friends to share it with. Its solid, wellfeatured sandstone makes for steep, spectacular climbing, with almost 2000 established routes, from traditionally protected cracks to some of the hardest sport climbs in america.
From the south to the north, miller fork to muir valley and all that lies between, weve got you covered. The red river gorge south climbing guidebook covers the southern half of the red, describing over 1500 routes, 400 of them new. This book has only the best of the best routes at the rrg. From the parking lot of the junior williamson rest area in slade, turn left north on ky 11, drive 0. The best printed source of information on rock climbing in the gorge is a book. Red river gorge guide book so all of us who enjoy climbing in the red have been graced with a new set of guide books this spring. With its stunning photography, interesting text, and clear explanations, this book will appeal to naturalists of all backgrounds. Clipping bolts can seem pretty basic, you just clip and go. The continued establishment of new routes required the latest edition to the guidebook to become two volumes, red river gorge climbs south and red river gorge climbs north. Red river gorge rock climb north, 5th edition 2015 from wolverine publishing for trad and areas popular among the locals like left flank, military wall, and funk rock city. Red river gorge whether you want to learn to rock climb or refine your skills, red river gorge rock climbing offers something for everyone. The red comprehensive rock climbing guidebook red river. Red river gorge rock climbs south a climbing guidebook to kentuckys red river gorge 4th edition volume 2. This book, volume 2 of a twovolume series, covers the southern half of the red, describing over 1500 routes, 400 of them new.
Be sure to check out the online climbers guide book for the list of all the routes in all the locations of the red river gorge. Sandstone cliffs at the red spread across an expansive landscape, offering many remote climbing. With amazing activities like ziplining across the red river gorge, kayaking through caves, rock climbing, hiking, and horseback riding, theres always something to do here. The red river gorge is home to 5 climber owned or operated businesses, between them they comprise the most popular climber hangouts.
Red river gorge rock climbing red river gorge guides. The red river gorge is one of the premier sport climbing destinations in the world. Book a cozy cabin in the woods and forge family memories that your kids will treasure forever. Red river gorge south by ray ellington is only current guide to rock climbing routes at kentuckys red. When i first heard about this guidebook i wondered why an additional guidebook was needed when there are already at least two guidebooks on wisconsin climbing, climbers guide to. Red river gorge attractions natural bridge cabin rental. Get an overview of rock climbing and bouldering in the area of red river gorge, usa. Red river gorge rock climbing guidebook kentucky, usa including the pmrp and muir valley. Red river gorge rock climbs south wolverine publishing. Clean and comfy lodging in the red river gorge kentucky. Red river gorge rock climbs south, 5th edition 2017 ray ellington, blake bowling wolverine publishing.
From the northern crags, to the southern crags, muir valley, miller fork and all that lies between, best of the red offers comprehensive coverage of the. Sport new river gorge, virginia 4 hours drive sport climbing on compact smooth sandstone between. There is so much to see and do within the red river gorge region that it would take a book to detail it all. The southern region hosts arguably the best concentration of climbing, the majority of which is climberowned by the red river gorge climbers coalition rrgcc. The red river gorge is one of the premier rock climbing destinations in the world. Guidebook for sport climbing in the red river gorge, kentucky, usa. Additionally 20% of the profits go to the red river gorge climbers collaition. Red river gorge climbing guide adventures in climbing. Miguels pizza not a lot needs said about this one, miguels pizza is the center of the red river gorge climbing universe. If you are going to mostly sport climb, but it still has a lot of trad, the new book by brendon leader is really good.
Its currently the only single guidebook that includes every publicly accessibly sport climbing crag in the red river gorge. Its almost 3000 routes range from traditional cracks to modern sport climbs, 5. Great outdoors cabin red river gorge cabin rentals. Post a reply to guide books for red river gorge log in to reply. Hikers retreat red river gorge cabin rentals cabins red. Red river gorge guides is the longest operating guide service in red river gorge, offerong high quality private instruction and guided climbing by amga certified instructors. Welcome to red river gorge, the best kept family vacation secret this side of the mississippi. This book, volume 1 of a twovolume series, covers the northern half of the red river gorge, i.
An estimated 7500 unique climbers visit the rrg every year to participate in its vibrant climbing culture. The miller fork recreational preserve mfrp was acquired in 2012 by the red river gorge climbers coalition with assistance from the access funds land conservation campaign. This guidebook offers the most complete coverage of sport climbing in the entire region in a single volume. Best of the red select rock climbing guidebook red. Find out why this area is one of the most popular climbing destinations in the world. Its solid, wellfeatured sandstone makes for steep, spectacular climbing, from traditionally protected cracks to. Economic impact of rock climbing in the red river gorge, ky.
A rock climbing guidebook to kentuckys red river gorge ray ellington, dustin stephens on. They specialize in clinics in trad climbing, self rescue, multipitch climbing, and gym to outdoor transitions. Make sure that you have the correct book for the areas you want to climb. Our basic guided rock climbing trips are a fantastic way to enjoy the area and set your adventurous spirit free.
The red, a comprehensive edition and best of the red, a select crags edition. Are you interested in learning the basics so you can climb safely and competently on your own. Rock climbing guidebooks for the red river gorge, kentucky. Im particularity worried that the southern guide book is out of date. Guided rock climbing in red river gorge kentucky 57hours. To keep the red river gorge pages usable enter each crag under its guidebook. First timers to experts can find the perfect challenge. Red river gorge rock climbing and bouldering 27 crags. Over the last 5 to 10 years there has been a dramatic increase of climbers in the area. Buy now wildflowers and ferns by dan and judy dourson. We really pay attention to detail and have thought of just about everything to make your stay a memorable one at this cozy little cabin nestled in the woods. Mountain project s determination of the most popular, highlyrated routes.
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