Ashland
Your home crag just got a whole lot bigger...
Photo: Joe Segreti
History made in the heart of the Red — the RRGCC has made the largest purchase in climbing access history.
The RRGCC purchased 718 acres of the former Ashland WMA. Now we need your help to open it up for climbing!
In a historic moment for climbing access, the RRGCC is excited to announce our largest land acquisition ever- right in the heart of the Red River Gorge!
Here are the cliff notes (pun intended):
- 10 years in the making
- 14 miles of cliffline
- 718 acres
- $1.7 million purchase, made possible through several landmark partnerships
And now we need your help to open it for climbing. Help us make history in the heart of the Red by donating today! As a thank you, you’ll receive premium gear and apparel from Black Diamond, while supplies last.
Black Diamond has generously gifted over $11k in gear to make your donation even more rewarding. Visit our campaign page to contribute toward the infrastructure needed to make this climbing accessible!
Update: Due to the generosity of our community, all Black Diamond incentives have been claimed!
A Note on Access to Cave Fork Recreational Preserve
RRGCC's Conservation and Stewardship Committee asks that the public does not access this land until our Land Management Team has the opportunity to build up the necessary infrastructure (trails, parking lots, etc.) for sustainable, long-term use.
Hog Gap, Piggly Wiggly, & The Arcade are not part of this acquisition and remain located on private land. Please respect the landowners' wishes and avoid trespassing.
Route Developer Information
If you have route development experience and are interested in equipping routes on RRGCC properties, please stay tuned for guidelines and more information to come on development in CFRP.