Sector guide

Northern Gorge / Muscle Beach

Browse 20 climbs in this Red River Gorge sector, with practical notes for the approach, base, and suitability.

Crags
Red River Gorge

United States guidebook sector.

climbs
20

Every climb in this sector is listed below.

Grade spread

A quick feel for the sector

Every climb is listed below, easiest first.

Grade system shown: French

15 climbs · 3 to 6c · most at 5a–5c

  • 3a–3c 1
  • 4a–4c 3
  • 5a–5c 10
  • 6a–6c+ 1
Full breakdown (6 grades)
3
1
4c
3
5a
3
5b
4
5c
3
6c
1
Grade system shown: V-scale

5 climbs · V0- to V2+

  • V0 2
  • V1 2
  • V2 1
Full breakdown (4 grades)
V0-
1
V0
1
V1-
2
V2+
1
Route list

Every climb in Northern Gorge / Muscle Beach

Sorted from easiest to hardest.

Climbs in Northern Gorge / Muscle Beach
Route Grade Stars Ascents
Minas Ithil 3 0
Casual Corner 4c 0
Punch Myself 4c 0
Surfin' With Grizz 4c 0
Grand Illusion 5a 0
Mama Told Me Not To Come 5a 0
Woman Trouble 5a 0
Bloody Fingers 5b 0
Carnivorous 5b 0
Muscle Shoals 5b 0
Rocket Man 5b 0
Close Encounters with a Wench 5c 0
Rock Rash 5c 0
When Gravity Fails 5c 0
Coup De Graus 6c 0
Perfectly Normal Beast V0- 0
Forever Yellow Skies V0 0
Positive Energy V1- 0
The Jerk V1- 0
Dark Lord V2+ 0
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