Lots of great sandstone fun, routes were easy to find and were also well marked with engraved coins to mark grade. All in all a great time and will be back the first chance I get.
My wife and I climbed there for a week in 2006. It was awesome. This is my favouite climbing area I've ever been to. The climbing was fantasic, and the people even better.
Ted Eliason - Jan 16, 2009 6:53 pm Date Climbed: Aug 29, 1994
I started climbing here in 1987. I live nearby, and call it home. Now considered an old school local. I will always come back one more time than I leave.
This is where I cut my teeth before moving west. I hiked every trail and bushwhacked every cliff I could find. I probably did too many things without a rope, but I survived. If you live within 3-4 hours, get here on your next day off. You won't regret it.
cushman - Nov 29, 2007 12:42 pm Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2000
Clum all over the Red
Miguel's, Ale-8, Steep Sandstone, Pockets, what more could you ask for?
Eleutheros - Jan 25, 2007 8:02 am Date Climbed: May 26, 2001
Sport Climbs & Cold Beer
Been here many times to sport climb and camp. Try to make it here at least once a year.
Great climbing area. Love camping and eating at Miguels. Make at least one trip a year there. Most recently checked out the Muir Valley area...very nice climbing. Can't wait to get back there.
Route Climbed: Bedtime for Bonzo, Eureka, Roadside Attraction, 5-finger Discount, others Date Climbed: May, 2003
Does the Red really count as a summit? Nice place and all, but not really a mountain. Climbed there three different times on various moderate trad and sport routes. Save an Ale 8 for me...
justinveenhuis@gmail.com - Nov 27, 2018 5:37 pm Date Climbed: Mar 16, 2018
Fun placeI mostly go for the pizza
AM_Hawk - Jan 29, 2014 12:38 pm
Various RoutesLots of great sandstone fun, routes were easy to find and were also well marked with engraved coins to mark grade. All in all a great time and will be back the first chance I get.
alpineair - Nov 12, 2013 11:27 am
Long time ago.The Grand Canyon of the East! Grew up near here.
McCannster - Nov 27, 2011 5:41 pm
Fall Break tripI took a fun climbing trip here in Nov 2011. Good times and good vibes.
Inday - Mar 27, 2011 12:58 pm Date Climbed: Mar 20, 2011
Spring BreakWeek-long trip to the Red, phenomenal climbing. However, after 6 days of intense, all-day climbing, my pads are bloody pulp!
Incliner - Jan 17, 2010 12:49 pm
2002 to 20088 hrs from Detroit, practically lived there on weekends in the summers to keep from going crazy in the city.
maddie77777 - Oct 28, 2009 1:43 pm
Great parkLove this area. Went to it a few times in college.
NCclimber - Mar 19, 2009 4:53 pm Date Climbed: May 27, 2005
Many many routesLots and lots of fun stuff out here. Make a weekend of it (or more).
Stu Brandel - Mar 15, 2009 5:58 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 1999
Unappreciated ArchesA great place to hike, unexpectedly wild in some places (Whittleton Creek and Arch), unexpectedly airy in others (Sky Arch, Chimney Tops).
AJones - Mar 6, 2009 11:29 am
Favourite place so farMy wife and I climbed there for a week in 2006. It was awesome. This is my favouite climbing area I've ever been to. The climbing was fantasic, and the people even better.
Ted Eliason - Jan 16, 2009 6:53 pm Date Climbed: Aug 29, 1994
A paradiseIf you can keep your hands dry
ITRAD - Sep 14, 2008 11:57 pm
Where the heart is.I started climbing here in 1987. I live nearby, and call it home. Now considered an old school local. I will always come back one more time than I leave.
YEM - Jan 14, 2008 2:41 am
My Old KY HomeThis is where I cut my teeth before moving west. I hiked every trail and bushwhacked every cliff I could find. I probably did too many things without a rope, but I survived. If you live within 3-4 hours, get here on your next day off. You won't regret it.
cushman - Nov 29, 2007 12:42 pm Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2000
Clum all over the RedMiguel's, Ale-8, Steep Sandstone, Pockets, what more could you ask for?
Eleutheros - Jan 25, 2007 8:02 am Date Climbed: May 26, 2001
Sport Climbs & Cold BeerBeen here many times to sport climb and camp. Try to make it here at least once a year.
hikeman76 - Mar 18, 2005 7:04 pm
Route Climbed: Many Date Climbed: May 2004Usually hit the Gorge several times a year. Great hiking!
csmcgranahan - Oct 31, 2004 9:57 pm
Route Climbed: Various Date Climbed: Twice in 2003My wife Julie went to U.K. and took me there to scramble around courthouse rock and haystack.
mekwise - Aug 30, 2004 10:55 pm
Route Climbed: Many Date Climbed: CurrentlyGreat climbing area. Love camping and eating at Miguels. Make at least one trip a year there. Most recently checked out the Muir Valley area...very nice climbing. Can't wait to get back there.
CharlesD - Mar 23, 2004 1:05 pm
Route Climbed: Bedtime for Bonzo, Eureka, Roadside Attraction, 5-finger Discount, others Date Climbed: May, 2003Does the Red really count as a summit? Nice place and all, but not really a mountain. Climbed there three different times on various moderate trad and sport routes. Save an Ale 8 for me...
desainme - Dec 5, 2003 8:54 am
Route Climbed: Tower Rock Arachnid, Fortress Party time and others Date Climbed: all seasons 86-90One of the top crags in the U.S. Miles of Sandstone
Eat at Miquels Pizza outside of Nada.