Miller fork recreational preserve. Miller Fork is an access road leading to the Miller Fork Recreational Preserve parking lot. The Miller Fork Recreational Preserve (MFRP) is a 418-acre tract of land in Lee County, Kentucky. Downloadable PDF routes are below. Jun 2, 2020 · Beattyville/Lee County Tourism takes viewers on a hike around the Miller Fork Recreational Preserve in Lee County, KY. Perfect for rock climbing enthusiasts and map lovers. In 2025, 109 acres on the west was added from the Ashland WMA. Miller Fork Climbing was published when Miller Fork opened and may be a little out of date, but is still a good resource. Join Kentucky Native Plant Society and Dan and Judy Dourson for a tour of Red River Jul 13, 2006 · The three exceptions to this are the large privately-owned areas, Muir Valley, Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve (PMRP) and Miller Fork Recreational Preserve (MFRP); crags in these areas are listed in their respective subdivisions. It consisted of over 14 miles of cliff line with ample potential for high-quality route development. RRGCC WEBSITE5 Download Climbing Maps Climbing Routes in the Red River Gorge Area The Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition has 3 main climbing areas. The Miller Fork Recreational Preserve (MFRP) was acquired in 2012 by the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition with assistance from the Access Fund’s Land Conservation Campaign. The Miller Fork acquisition creates a brand new destination for climbers in the region, helping to relieve the access pressures and climber impacts on other crags in the Red River Gorge. Apr 15, 2022 · Red River Gorge South highlights classic sport lines and crags south of the parkway, but not including Miller Fork Recreational Preserve. The prime seasons for climbing at the Red are spring and fall. The RRGCC now owns the land fully after completing payments in Feb 22, 2025 · This acreage includes an expansion of two existing climbing areas within the Red: the Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve (PMRP) and the Miller Fork Recreational Preserve (MFRP). Jul 2, 2024 · The three climbing areas within Red River Gorge are the Bald Rock Recreational Preserve, Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve and Miller Fork Recreational Preserve. Not already a member? Sign up for free and join our growing global community of rock climbers. It would nearly double the size of the RRGCC property in Red River Gorge. The Miller Fork Recreational Preserve (MFRP) was acquired in 2013 by the Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition with assistance from the Access Fund's Land Conservation Campaign. Feb 21, 2025 · It also spans an entirely new area between Pendergrass-Murray Preserve and the Miller Fork Recreational Preserve with the 582 acre Cave Fork Recreational Preserve. Jun 3, 2013 · The Miller Fork Recreational Preserve is located just seven miles from the popular Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve (PMRP) climbing destination in Lee County, Kentucky. Having seen climbing’s positive economic impacts in the region, Roach approached the RRGCC in early 2013, hoping to find a way to facilitate a sale that would help both the local community and climbers. Located 15 miles south of the Red River Gorge and Natural Bridge State Jun 3, 2013 · The Miller Fork Recreational Preserve was originally owned by Lee County resident, Libby Roach. The road to the parking lot is a gentle drive along Hell's Creek, down a gravel road with occasional potholes and slight dips that can often be The Miller Fork Recreational Preserve is located just seven miles from the popular Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve (PMRP) climbing destination in Lee County, Kentucky. In May 2012 the RRGCC, with the help of The Access Fund, closed a deal on acquiring this land. Apr 19, 2025 · Join Kentucky Native Plant Society and Dan and Judy Dourson for a tour of Red River Gorge Climbing Coalition’s Miller Fork Recreational Preserve property. ) Eastern Time Location: Miller Fork Recreational Preserve, Lee County Difficulty of hike: Difficult – Expect a strenuous two- to three-hour hike. The parking lot can fill up on popular days. Miller Fork Recreational Preserve (MFRP) Sitting just east of the PMRP, across highway 11, is the Miller Fork Recreational Preserve, 309 acres (1. Apr 19, 2025 · RRGCC Field Trip to Miller Fork Recreational Preserve April 19, 2025 Date of trip: 04/19/2025 Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (approx. Be sure to bring water and a meal. Acquired in 2013 by the Red River Gorge Climber's Coalition, this 309-acre MFRP offers spectacular rock climbing with nearly 30 crags and over 500 routes. The hike will pass through creeks and woodland, but the focus will be the rare plant communities near sandstone overhangs. The RRGCC initially purchased land in May of 2012 with the help of the Access Fund’s Land Conservation Campaign. The Miller Fork Recreational Preserve (MFRP) is a 309-acre tract of land in Lee County, Kentucky, that the RRGCC closed on in May of 2013 with the help of the Access Fund’s Land Conservation Campaign. Pendegrass-Murray Recreational Preserve (PMRP), Coal Bank Hollow (in PMRP) and Miller-Fork Recreational Preserve (MFRP). Red River Gorge Regional Map Cliffview Recreational Preserve Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve (PMRP) & Bald Rock Recreational Preserve (BRRP) Miller-Fork Recreational Preserve (MFRP) Coal Bank Hollow (PMRP) See our FAQ page for more information, guidelines, and rules. . As of 2022, this 309 acre area has nearly 30 crags and over 500 routes. It also spans an entirely new area between PMRP and MFRP: the 582-acre Cave Fork Recreational Preserve (CFRP). 25 km 2) of land now owned by the RRGCC. Aug 10, 2025 · Three hand-drawn artistic depictions of Miller Fork Recreational Preserve (MFRP), Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve and Muir Valley. kddid rrbaf htlmu okmfm zidu zleub idr yzqhp eysq boi