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Rough Trail

Grade Trad Mixed Sport Total
5.9 1 - - 1
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Directions to Rough Trail

Drive 2.7 miles from Sky Bridge Drive along KY 715 to a gravel road (Chimney Top Road) on the right which leads to Half Moon, Princess Arch and Chimney Top. From Chimney Top Road drive about 1.7 miles and park at the large lot on the left for "Rough Trail #221". Follow the trail west and downhill for about a half mile. Cross a small stream and locate a wall just around the corner which has a short crack. This is Day's 5.9.

Wall Sun: Unknown



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Route Spray Name Type Grade Quality User Stars Length Picture

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 Day's 5.9 Trad 5.9-
 
 2.00  (6) 25ft  

Comments

4 comments {add your own comments}
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Anonymous said on May 11th, 2004
I was at the RRG, trying to find Chimney Top Road. The directions weren't correct. Here's what they should be: "Coming from Route 11, drive 2.7 miles past Sky Bridge Drive along KY 715 to a gravel road (marked Chimney Rock Road) on the left which leads to Half Moon, ..." Bernie [email protected]
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Larry Day said on August 1st, 2004
Very fun, but very short.
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haas said on April 18th, 2005
If you're going to do it, which I recommend, bring some large gear and do the chimney pitch above as well.
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Anonymous said on July 18th, 2016
I hiked Rough trail this last weekend and it was one of the toughest physical activities that I have ever done. The ascent's up are no joke, especially when you are carrying camping gear in your pack. we had a pretty good pace and averaged about a mile per hour. Be prepared for a grueling, exhausting trip if this isn't something that you do very often.