Best Rock Climbing in Kentucky

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1

Tennessee, Clarksville

00 :05 hrs
0.2 mi
10.109177 ft
Unknown

South-facing 30-50 foot limestone wall along the bank of the Cumberland River, characterized by technical sport climbing. Small metal plaques on the bottom of most climbs indicate the name and grade, so it easy to navigate. There is an assortment of routes below the grade of 5.10 making it a popular area for beginners. It is private property under the care of Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC) so donations and best manners are encouraged.

2

Tennessee, Clarksville

00 :06 hrs
0.3 mi
22.823776 ft
Unknown

South-facing 30-50 foot limestone wall along the bank of the Cumberland River, characterized by technical sport climbing. Small metal plaques on the bottom of most climbs indicate the name and grade, so it is easy to navigate. There is an assortment of routes below the grade of 5.10, making it a popular area for beginners. It is private property under the care of Southern Climbers Coalition (SCC) so donations and best manners are encouraged.

3

Kentucky, Menifee County

00 :06 hrs
0.1 mi
25.335724 ft
Unknown

Phantasia is located in the Northern Gorge area of Red River. The wall features a small number of great sport routes with a short approach to steep pocket-full routes.

4

Kentucky, Menifee County

00 :23 hrs
0.3 mi
119.17212 ft
Various

Located in the Lower Gorge area of Red River Gorge this south facing wall is a stretch of rock above the Red River. The short steep approach starts across the street from a small pullout on North Fork Rd. You’ll find quality crack with an occasional great sport route.

5

Kentucky, Wolfe County

00 :22 hrs
0.9 mi
- ft
Unknown

Located in Red River Gorge, Muir Valley Nature Preserve, LLC (MVNP) is over 400 acres of private property, open to climbers and hikers. Please be respectful of the rules here. Climbing guides are available and active, approach trails are well-maintained, and there might be attendants on arrival to the parking lot. The Boneyard is one of over twenty walls in the valley and it has a handful of outstanding routes.

6

Kentucky, Powell County

00 :06 hrs
0.3 mi
66.254364 ft
Various

Red River Gorge (RRG) is in a unique insular pocket of rural Kentucky. The local soda cures what ails you. Whether seeking a hand-held rock climbing amusement park, or a traditional search for quality crack, the gorge quenches. Miguel’s, the standard hangout has boundless, cheap, quality car camping with savory pizza. Together with the rock, this is a well-deserved star of climbing. The Military Wall is located in Gray’s Branch north of Mountain Parkway, and close to Nada Tunnel. It offers some of the best sport climbing in the south and is where some of the earliest routes in RRG were discovered.

7

Kentucky, Powell County

00 :17 hrs
0.4 mi
59.06665 ft
Various

Red River Gorge (RRG) is in a unique insular pocket of rural Kentucky. The local soda cures what ails you. Whether seeking a hand-held rock climbing amusement park, or a traditional search for quality crack, the gorge quenches. Miguel’s, the standard hangout has boundless, cheap, quality car camping with savory pizza. Together with the rock, this is a well-deserved star of climbing. The Left Flank is located in Gray’s Branch north of Mountain Parkway and close to Nada Tunnel. You will find some excellent 5.10s and one of the steepest 5.12’s in the gorge.

8

Kentucky, Wolfe County

00 :13 hrs
0.2 mi
65.56708 ft
Various

Roadside Crag is located in the Natural Bridge Area at the world class climbing destination of Red River Gorge. The area features a few walls that have a wide range of options. It is located on private property so be respectful of the rules. Roadside Crag is a convenient five minute approach from a large parking area and short distance from Miguel's pizza/campground, making this an amazing place to climb.

9

Tennessee, Clarksville

00 :03 hrs
0.2 mi
21.677315 ft
Unknown

South-facing 30-50 foot limestone wall along the bank of the Cumberland River, characterized by technical sport climbing. Small metal plaques on the bottom of most climbs indicate the name and grade, so it is easy to navigate. There is an assortment of routes below the grade of 5.10, making it a popular area for beginners. It is private property under the care of Southern Climbers Coalition (SCC) so donations and best manners are encouraged.

10

Tennessee, Clarksville

00 :01 hrs
0.1 mi
12.542908 ft
Unknown

South-facing 30-50 foot limestone wall along the bank of the Cumberland River, characterized by technical sport climbing. Small metal plaques on the bottom of most climbs indicate the name and grade, so it easy to navigate. There is an assortment of routes below the grade of 5.10 making it a popular area for beginners. It is private property under the care of Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC) so donations and best manners are encouraged.

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