Rock Climbing

#5 Warren County - Clifty Hollow
(a.k.a. Death Valley)

This roadside crag is often the unfortunate recipient of teenage angst in a multitude of colors, but is the best and closest place to work out and pull on some quality problems. The cliffs boast about 30 assorted routes, first established during the 80's on a solo toprope. Only a few lines are obvious, but chances are all lines have been climbed at one time or another.

The site of the first KRST Bouldering Competition in October 2001, the bluffs hold at least 70 established boulder problems of assorted grades along with a classic traverse that stretches about 200 feet. The area is just beginning to really become developed, but it is estimated only about half of the rock has been "discovered" to date. Check out Richard Longest (V5) or The Last Dance (V3) for classic boulder problems.

Classics: Roses and Thorns (5.10a) FA: Herrington, Cooperhead (5.10a) , Zag (5.9)

A FEW CONCERNS: Because this crag is right on the road, make sure you pull vehicles COMPLETELY off the road. There is plenty of room to do so. Keep music off or very low and pick up any trash you see. Be friendly and considerate to locals driving by, especially if they stop to ask what's up!

This area is currently being used with the permission of the land owner. Do NOT jeopardize this for everyone with your thoughtless actions.

Tom Hartlage mixing it up at the First KRST Clifty Hollow Bouldering Competition, October 2001. Photo: Schneider

Clifty Hollow Photo Gallery

Warren County Spots:

D. Riverview

A. Clifty Hollow E. Shanty Hollow
B. Devil's Sidesaddle F. Young's Ferry CLOSED

C. Greencastle Cliffs CLOSED

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