Kentucky · Rock climbing · Frenchburg

Main Wall

Main Wall in Kentucky has 14 trad routes spanning 7 difficulty grades.

14 routes
5.6 – 5.11b
Trad

Is Main Wall open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Daniel Boone National Forest. It doesn't name Main 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 Main 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, 13.3 mi away at 720 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Main Wall is a climbing area in the Cumberland Ranger District of Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky, managed by the Forest Service. It sits within the forest's climbing country, and the surrounding land is part of the national forest's ranger district. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 75°F and October highs around 69°F, with September and October seeing the fewest wet days of the year. The bouldering area is just 0.1 mile away, and Dip Wall and Kentucky Wall, The are both about 1.3 miles off. For an overnight stay, Menifee County Dispersed Rec. Sites is about 1.2 miles away.

Routes (14)

Coup De GrausFA: Dave Texter 19995.11bCasual CornerFA: Ron Snider, Martin Hackworth5.6Punch MyselfFA: Rick Faulkner, Dave Lutes, Travis Thomas, Larry, Stacey, C. Chaney 20005.6Surfin' With GrizzFA: Martin Hackworth, George Robinson, 19825.6Grand IllusionFA: John Bronaugh, Louis Petry, 19845.7Mama Told Me Not To ComeFA: Martin Hackworth, George Robinson, 19825.7Woman Trouble5.7Bloody FingersFA: Steve Faulkner, Dave Schoonerover, 19825.8CarnivorousFA: Ron Snider, Martin Hackworth (1982)5.8Muscle ShoalsFA: Martin Hackworth, Ron Snider - 19825.8+Rocket ManFA: Martin Hackworth, Grant Stephens, 19835.8+When Gravity FailsFA: Martin Hackworth, Ed Pearsall, 19825.9-Close Encounters with a WenchFA: Martin Hackworth, Joe Pulliam (1983)5.9+Rock RashFA: Ron Snider, Bill Rieker. 1983.5.9+

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