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The Solarium Rock Climbing
Routes in The Solarium
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Abiyoyo S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Air Ride Equipped S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Banshee S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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Bundle of Joy S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c |
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Delicatessen S 5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a |
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Galunlati S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Helios S 5.13b/c 8a+ 29 X- 30 E7 6c |
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Magnum Opus S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Manifest Destiny S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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Mirage S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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So Long Mr. Petey S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Summer Sunshine S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Super Best Friends S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Urban Voodoo S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b |
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| Elevation: | 1,071 ft | 326 m |
| GPS: |
37.73372, -83.63884 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Access Issue: Land Owned by Muir Valley Nature Preserve
Details
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
Visible across the valley from the Great Wall, the Solarium offers a a number of difficult sport lines, with more in development.
Getting There
Approach via the North Trail from the main parking lot. At the bottom of the North trail turn left onto the gravel valley floor road, stay right at a fork in the road and pass the trailheads for Animal Crackers, Great Wall, and Hideout. Follow the road as it turns sharply left and uphill near an outhouse. Near the top of the hill turn right at a sign for Solarium, then make an immediate left up some stairs and follow the trail to the wall.
Classic Climbing Routes at The Solarium
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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