Kentucky · Rock climbing · Rogers

Global Village

Near Rogers

18 routes
5.6 – 5.13b
Sport · Trad · Bouldering

Is Global Village open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Daniel Boone National Forest. It doesn't name Global Village, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Daniel Boone National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Global Village

Best months: August–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    42° / 24°

    13 wet

  2. Feb

    47° / 27°

    13 wet

  3. Mar

    57° / 34°

    15 wet

  4. Apr

    68° / 44°

    15 wet

  5. May

    75° / 53°

    15 wet

  6. Jun

    82° / 61°

    14 wet

  7. Jul

    84° / 65°

    14 wet

  8. Aug

    84° / 64°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    79° / 57°

    10 wet

  10. Oct

    69° / 44°

    12 wet

  11. Nov

    57° / 35°

    12 wet

  12. Dec

    46° / 28°

    13 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Beattyville 4n, KY, 8.8 mi away at 1,080 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Global Village is a climbing area in Kentucky's Daniel Boone National Forest, within the Cumberland Ranger District. It sits in a cluster of climbing spots that makes it easy to pair with other climbs in the same stretch of the forest. The area has 18 routes, with sport climbing the most common style, and it covers a range of grades from 5.6 to 5.13b on the YDS scale. Among the routes are Eureka, a 5.6 sport climb, and Out For Justice, a 5.11b/c sport route. The boulder area includes the Friction Slab, also known as Bulldog Boulder, about a mile away. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Beattyville show October highs around 69°F with lows near 44°F, and May highs around 75°F. Summer runs hotter, with July and August averaging highs in the mid-80s. Emerald City is just 0.3 miles away, and Bird Cage Sector is about 1.2 miles off. The Sand Gap Trail on the Sheltowee Trace NRT #100 is about 2 miles away, and the Middle Fork Red River, a paddling route, is about 3.2 miles away.

Routes (18)

Kentucky PinstripeFA: Scott Hammon and James Neukam, 19995.10aLoosen UpFA: Porter Jarrard, Jeff Moll (July - 1992)5.10bDog Fight (a.k.a. Circa Man)FA: Rich Strang, Thad Bookman, Susan Barnhart - Nov. 945.10dOut For JusticeFA: Porter Jarrard, Frank Waters (June 1992)5.11b/cDisappearerFA: Porter Jarrard, Jeff Moll, 19925.11cDeep SixFA: Porter Jarrard, Frank Waters, 1992.5.12bThe Wheel of TimeFA: Dave Hume 19965.13bEurekaFA: Scott Hammon and James Neukam, 19995.6Casual ViewingFA: Porter Jarrard & Jeff Moll5.7Father and SonFA: John Bronaugh, Alex Yeakley, Miguel and Dario Ventura5.7Off With BatmanFA: Jimmy Klaserner, Quincy Stang in 20105.7VisionFA: Scott Hammon, James Newkam 19995.7Jake FlakeFA: Scott Hammon and James Newkam5.8+Howard Roark5.9+Chalk is CheapFA: C. Chaney, 1999V1EraserFA: C. Chaney, 1999V2LightbulbV2-Cant Get Fooled AgainFA: Ben Thompson 5/21/2019V4

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