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this place rocks! mid june this year only 3 other parties there. do Millenium 5.7, 6 pitches best of the grade i have done on the east coast!

The forest service gate to the Murder Branch climbing area is now open. It usually stays open through deer season. But not always. Murder Branch is near Long Bow boat ramp on Cave Run Lake the road is called Big Woods near the now closed Ross's Grocery. There is a mix of trad and sport. But the trad...

Hello to my friends in the climbing world. Many of you have called and asked how we are here in Morgan Co. My family and my property are fine. However the county was totally destroyed. Thanks to God very few people lost their lives , none I know. I work for the telephone co. so I have been woking 24...

sorry to come in late with this but, outside the Red most trad routes go up "ground up". That is the proper way to do things . Top down is only the norm in New Ohio (Red River Gorge).

Little laurel
Lost Creek
Cold Cave Creek
Murder Branch
ALL TRAD, ALL GREAT AREAS

Possum Lips, to Defy the Laws of Tradition both get my vote. RedHot Chilli Pepper gets an honorable mention.

great news! i can not wait. Seriously, whats the word.

Is there any plan to reopen any of the fenced off routes in rock shelters. It has been more than 5 years since the first ones were closed and they are still closed. Are they going to be closed forever or is there a plan to reopen them?

Cave Run Bike & Outdoor shop carries shoes for children. The owners have a young son who climbs and many friends with children that climb. Check there, they will sale you a new or possibly a used pair. I believe they have a web site.

The only thing I have noticed is that a dynamic line looses some of it's stretch if you jug it ALOT.