Kentucky · Rock climbing · Stanton

Long Wall

Long Wall in Kentucky has 40 climbing routes with bouldering pads, sport, and trad.

Long WallPhoto: US Forest Service - Southern Region, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
40 routes
5.5 – 5.13
Trad · Sport · Bouldering

Is Long Wall open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Daniel Boone National Forest. It doesn't name Long Wall, 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 Long Wall

Best months: June and 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° / 23°

    13 wet

  2. Feb

    47° / 26°

    13 wet

  3. Mar

    56° / 33°

    14 wet

  4. Apr

    67° / 42°

    13 wet

  5. May

    75° / 52°

    13 wet

  6. Jun

    82° / 60°

    12 wet

  7. Jul

    84° / 64°

    13 wet

  8. Aug

    83° / 63°

    11 wet

  9. Sep

    79° / 56°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    69° / 43°

    11 wet

  11. Nov

    57° / 34°

    11 wet

  12. Dec

    46° / 28°

    13 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Stanton 2w, KY, 12.5 mi away at 720 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Long Wall is a rock climbing area in Kentucky's Daniel Boone National Forest, within the Cumberland Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land. The climbing area holds 40 routes, with trad and sport styles. Grades run from 5.5 to 5.13, and the hardest route is Sacred Geometry at 5.13. The area also includes a bouldering route. Among the named routes are Big Country at 5.5, Rock Wars at 5.10a and The Snatch at 5.11d. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 75°F and September highs near 79°F, with fewer wet days in September than in most of the year. Several other climbing areas sit close by, including Haystack Rock at 0.8 miles and Pebble Beach at 1 mile. Courthouse Rock Trail #202 is 0.7 miles away. For an overnight stay, Indian Creek Camping Area is about 1.1 miles off.

Routes (40)

Rock CaddieFA: Nick Coccilione, Beth Coccilione5.10aRock WarsFA: First 80': G. Stephens, A. Snider '86. Extension to the top: T. Souders, '86.5.10aVector TroubleFA: Martin Hackworth, Grant Stephens, 1984.5.10aBoom Boom Out Go The LightsFA: J Bronaugh, S.Temple, 4/92.5.10bFear and Loathing in Nada5.10bPerforatorFA: T. Souders, J. Koenig, L Stockburger, 19845.10b/cBack Door to ParisFA: Nick Cocciolone, Beth Cocciolone5.10cSouders CrackFA: T. Souders, J. Koeing '865.11Next Day AirFA: Dustin Stephens, Andrew Gearing5.11-Hidden TreasureFA: Dustin Stephens, Dan Beck ~20145.11aKazi and MitoFA: Nick Coccilione, Beth Coccilione5.11aAre The Pies Fresh? (to 1st set of anchors)FA: Nick Cocciolone, Beth Cocciolone (1992)5.11cGame BoyFA: Stacy Temple, John Bronaugh, 19925.11cNow I'm NothingFA: Tim Powers 19905.11cStand and DeliverFA: Nick Coccilione, Beth Coccilione5.11cFire and FinessFA: Nick Coccilione, Beth Coccilione5.11dThe SnatchFA: Nick Coccilione, Beth Coccilione5.11dTrinket ManFA: John Bronaugh, Stacey Temple5.11dWhip It OutFA: Nick Coccilione, Beth Coccilione5.11dBloodlineFA: Stephens, Gearing 2012 GU5.12-The Approach5.12+Are the Pies Fresh?FA: Nick and Beth Cocciolone5.12aThe GiftFA: Bill McCullough, Tim Powers, 11/'905.12aGladuatorFA: Nick Coccilione, Beth Coccilione5.12bSacred GeometryFA: Andrew Gearing5.13Big CountryFA: Martin Hackworth, George Robinson, Grant Stephens, 19845.5Long Wall ChimneyFA: unknown early ascent5.7Ralph & Bob'sFA: Ralph Craford & Bob Baker, 19775.7Route Less TraveledFA: Jesse Amundsen and Quincy Stang 20135.7+Suction LipectomyFA: Philip Babiak, Dave Kanapell in 19885.8Treasures in Heaven5.8Two StepFA: B Baker, M Hackworth, '77. FFA:T Seibert, M. Hackworth, '885.8NEPA ThisFA: John Bronaugh, Shannon Stuart-Smith5.8-MailboxFA: J Bronaugh, L. Petry, R. Snyder, 19845.8+Rubus FruticosusFA: Dustin Stephens, Dan Beck, 20135.8+AutumnFA: M. Hackworth, T. Anderson, '845.9Hot SeptemberFA: Lou Gonano, John Long, 19855.9YukFA: FA: J Koenig, T. Souders, R. Snyder, '84 (TR)5.9Cruise ControlFA: Dave Veldhaus, 19865.9+Now I'm SomethingV1

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