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Miller Fork Recreational Preserve (MFRP)

13 sport climbing routes at Miller Fork Recreational Preserve in Kentucky.

13 routes
5.8 – 5.12c
Sport

Is Miller Fork Recreational Preserve (MFRP) open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Daniel Boone National Forest. It doesn't name Miller Fork Recreational Preserve (MFRP), 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 Miller Fork Recreational Preserve (MFRP)

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, 2.4 mi away at 1,080 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Miller Fork Recreational Preserve (MFRP) is a climbing area in the Cumberland Ranger District of Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky. It sits within the forest's boundaries, and several climbing areas lie right beside it. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Beattyville show May highs around 75°F and October highs near 69°F, while July and August average about 84°F. The closest climbing areas are Portal, The and Camelot, each about 0.1 mile away, and Corner Pocket is about 0.2 mile off. For a change from the rock, the Sheltowee Trace high water route is about 4.7 miles away.

Routes (13)

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