Phantasia

Frenchburg, Kentucky

Blocked todayKentucky
Blocked today

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Conditions: Blocked

for climbing area, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 23 h ago · oldest 23 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    41 active alerts in Daniel Boone National Forest; most severe: Offices closed for Columbus Day, Oct 12

    USFSPosted Oct 12 · checked 23 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 74°F / low 63°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for climbing area

    OpenWeather23 h ago

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At a glance

21 routes
5.5 – 5.12d
Trad · Sport · Mixed

Routes (21)

Grand Bazaar5.10aPerverse IntentionsFA: Tony Reynaldo, Richard Brashear, 19935.10a/bOverlordFA: Terry Kindred - 20025.10bCreep ShowFA: P. Jarrard, J. Moll, C. Snyder, 19925.10dCount Floyd ShowFA: Porter Jarrard, M. Strevels, 19925.11bTwinkieFA: Porter Jarrard, Chris Snyder - 19925.12aLuck's UpFA: Porter Jarrard5.12bPhantasiaFA: Porter Jarrard, Tim Toula - 19905.12dLe Petite Bazaar5.5Over the FliesFA: 20005.5TomfooleryFA: Tom Seibert5.5The Gum TraverseFA: Kevin Wagner and Aaron Frank5.6BobsleddingFA: Tom Seibert, Bob Hill5.7St. Alfonso'sFA: Eric Bostrum, Carol Beechy, Linda Beal (July 1976)5.7Lord of the FliesFA: Kevin Pogue, Elisa Weinman Pogue - 19925.8Trogdor's Crack (pending)5.8You Got Served5.8Creature FeatureFA: Kevin Pogue and Elisa Weinman Pogue, 1991. P2 added 1992 by C. Keller, S Faulkner, T. Schlachter.5.9Little Dutch BoyFA: Nat Mann 20135.9Attack of the Sand SharkFA: Jerry Bargo, Bridget Shoe '935.9-Pogue EthicsFA: Doug Hemken, Kevin Pogue, 19915.9+

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About this crag

Phantasia is a climbing crag in Kentucky with 21 routes spanning a range of difficulty grades. The crag offers mixed, sport, and trad climbing options.

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When to go

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Beattyville 4n, KY weather station, 15 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan42° high24° low
  2. Feb47° high27° low
  3. Mar57° high34° low
  4. Apr68° high44° low
  5. May75° high53° low
  6. Jun82° high61° low
  7. Jul84° high65° low
  8. Aug84° high64° low
  9. Sep79° high57° low
  10. Oct69° high44° low
  11. Nov57° high35° low
  12. Dec46° high28° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

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Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Daniel Boone National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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