SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Flash Foxy MINI FEST • presented by arc’teryx
Red River Gorge, ky • May 15-17, 2026
What’s included with my Festival Pass?
A lot! But not everything, read below for full details.
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FRIDAY: Climber Coffee, Meetups, Pizza Party, Arts & Crafts, Welcome Presentation, Evening Activity, DJ Dance Party
SATURDAY: Light Breakfast, Climbing Demos, Workshops, Yoga, Meetups, Arts & Crafts, Group Dinner, Social Hour, Fireside Chat (Panel Discussion), Raffle, Campfire & S’mores
SUNDAY: Morning Workshop, Light Breakfast, Stewardship Project, Evening Community Conversation
SWAG from our generous sponsors!
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• Clinics: $110/clinic. Registration is open only to festival ticket holders. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds or transfers for clinics. More info here.
• Lodging: Check out our Lodging + Local Beta page for recs!
• Climbing Equipment Rental: Shoe + harness demos will be available from our sponsors, however access to demos is not guaranteed. All participants are responsible for their own climbing equipment. Check out the local gear shop at Miguel’s Pizza for gear purchases/rentals and guidebooks!
• Transportation: All festival ticket holders will receive a link to a ride-share spreadsheet to help coordinate transportation. This link can be found in the festival linktree (it’s in your Eventbrite confirmation email, save it!!). All participants are responsible for their own transportation to/from the festival and to/from venues throughout the weekend. Grocery stores, restaurants, and climbing areas are not within walking distance from the festival venue. Access to a vehicle is necessary for getting to climbing areas independently. We highly encourage festival participants to carpool!
• Refunds: This event is rain or shine. We cannot guarantee weather conditions, crag conditions or any other element of climbing, road or trail access. There are no refunds for this event. More info can be found here.
*Please note schedule is always subject to change.
*All programming is for registered festival participants only, unless otherwise noted.
*Clinics are subject to limited attendance.
Keep scrolling for schedule details with links to meeting locations!
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*PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE IS IN-PROGRESS AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. DETAILS WILL BE UPDATED AS PROGRAMMING IS CONFIRMED.
*ALL EVENTS WILL TAKE PLACE OR MEET @ Lago Linda Hideaway
9:00AM - 10:00AM • CLIMBER COFFEE + MEETUPS
10:30AM-5:00PM • GO CLIMB!!!
We will help organize carpools and meetup groups at 10:00AM @ Lago Linda Hideaway
5:30PM – 9:00PM • REGISTRATION
Climbing demos from Arc’teryx and Scarpa available!
5:30PM – 10:00PM • OPENING PARTY
Seltzer, soda, Athletic Brewing + Ale8!
Alcohol + drinks are available for purchase at Lago Linda’s Country Café from 6-9pm
Get creative at the Flash Foxy Sparkle Station!
Play games, meet our local partners, and dance the night away!
6:00PM-7:00PM • PIZZA PARTY
Dinner is provided, enjoy a taste of the local climbing scene with pizza from Miguel’s!
Vegetarian, Gluten Free, and Vegan options available
7:00PM • WELCOME PRESENTATIONS
Welcome from the Flash Foxy Team - Cat Runner (he/him) and Lou Bank (they/them)
Indigenous Honoring and Acknowledgement - Briana Mazzolini-Blanchard (she/her) from the Urban Native Collective
Climber Stewardship and Local Ethics Presentation - Grey Curnutte (they/them) and Kayla Vasarhleyi (she/her) from the Access Fund
7:30PM – 8:30PM • LINE DANCING WORKSHOP
Bust out your dancing shoes! Nancy Zheng (she/her) is gonna shoe you some classic Southern steps. She might even throw some of the swerk she’s known for!
8:30PM – 10:00PM • DJ DANCE PARTY
Party Theme: ALT EGO - who is she? I don’t know her! Bust out the wigs, the bling, that outfit that never gets to see the light of day: whatever makes you, you! Let your inner you take the lead and make it a night to remember. What happens at Lagos stays at Lagos.
Tunes provided by DJ Amandaconda
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*PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE IS IN-PROGRESS AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. DETAILS WILL BE UPDATED AS PROGRAMMING IS CONFIRMED.
*ALL EVENTS WILL TAKE PLACE OR MEET @ Lago Linda Hideaway
8:00AM – 9:00AM • BREAKFAST + COFFEE
8:00AM – 12:00PM • REGISTRATION
Climbing demos from Arc’teryx available!
9:00AM – 10:00AM • MORNING TEA TALK: Crick Critters Talk and Walk
with Sam North (she/her) from the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coaltion
9:00AM – 10:00AM • MORNING YOGA
with Elemental Yoga & Wellness
10:00AM • GROUP PHOTO!!!
10:30AM – 5:00PM • CLINICS (+$125, registration required)
Meet & Carpool @ Lago Linda Hideaway at 10:30AM.
10:30AM • MEETUPS
Meet & Carpool @ Lago Linda Hideaway at 10:30AM.
4:00PM - 10:00PM • MINI MARKET
Flash (Foxy) Tattoos with local stick n’ poke artist, Inky Algae!
Drop-in Massages with Harmony Robinson, LMT (she/her) from Elemental Yoga & Wellness.
Meet our local sponsor and test your finger strength with Crux Forged!
Get flashy and do crafts at the Flash Foxy Sparkle Station!
5:30PM – 6:30PM • GROUP DINNER provided
Teriyaki chicken breast (or portobello cap), fried rice, and stir fry vegetables
6:30PM - 7:30PM • EVENING WORKSHOP: Strength Training for Climbers
with Juliet Hammer (she/her)
6:30PM - 7:30PM • EVENING YOGA
with Elemental Yoga & Wellness
6:30PM - 9:00PM • SOCIAL HOUR
Seltzer, soda, Athletic Brewing + Ale8!
Alcohol + drinks are available to purchase in Lago Linda’s Country Café from 6-9pm
Flash Foxy Sparkle Station
8:00PM - 9:00PM • FIRESIDE CHAT (PANEL DISCUSSION)
Topic: Mentors on Mentors
Panelists: Juliet Hammer (she/her), Abbey Moore (they/she), and Jai-Lyn Norwood (she/they). Moderated by Cat Runner (he/him)
9:00PM - 9:30PM • RAFFLE FUNDRAISER + KINDNESS & COURAGE AWARDS
Raffle benefitting the Urban Native Collective, Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition, and Muir Valley
See someone for being extra brave or super kind? Nominate them for a Kindness & Courage Award!!
Winners announced!
9:30PM - 10:00PM • CAMPFIRE S’MORES (+ A FOXY SUPRISE!!!)
Roast a marshmallow with your foxy fam <3
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*PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE IS IN-PROGRESS AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. DETAILS WILL BE UPDATED AS PROGRAMMING IS CONFIRMED.
7:30AM – 8:30AM • BREAKFAST + COFFEE provided
Coffee provided by Access Fund Climbing Stewards
8:00AM – 9:00AM • COMMUNITY CONVERSATION
The Indigenous Field Guide: Recreating with Respect Through an Indigenous Lens presented by Briana Mazzolini-Blanchard (she/her)
9:00AM • STEWARDSHIP SEND-OFF
Meet & Carpool @ Lago Linda Hideaway
9:15AM – 12:00PM • STEWARDSHIP PROJECT with the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition and Muir Valley
Free + open to the public
12:30PM – 6:30PM • CLINICS (+$125, registration required)
Meet @ crag parking lot
Instructions will be sent via email.
1:00PM – 6:00PM • TIME TO CLIMB
6:30PM - 7:30PM • DINNER ON YOUR OWN
Fuel yourself before, or bring dinner with you, to our evening program
7:30PM - 8:30PM • MINI ZINE WORKSHOP
with Lou Bank (they/them)
Big thank you to our sponsors + partners for making the Flash Foxy Mini Fest possible <3
FRIDAY
MAY 15
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
UNOFFICIAL START OF THE FESTIVAL
Come for the coffee, stay for the beta from the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition. Chat with the AF Climbing Stewards about local climbing ethics, and meet new friends! We’ll form meetup groups during Climber Coffee based on participant interests! We have awesome volunteer Meetup Leaders ready to mingle and welcome you to the Red when you arrive :)
Slab is Sexy!
Arts, Crafts and Crush with Femmes & Thems
Learn more about meetups here!
Please note: Meetups are not guided or instructional in nature. They are opportunities for participants to meet each other and find new friends to climb with. Meetup leaders will be familiar with local climbing. We encourage all participants and meetup leaders to make informed risk decisions and have conversations about risk and experience with all new climbing partners. Remember, climbing is inherently dangerous and you are responsible for your own safety.
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We will form Meetup Groups after Climber Coffee @ Lago Linda Hideaway at 10AM.
Please carpool to minimize impact! Please note Meetups are NOT guided programs.
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
Our lovely volunteers will be here to greet you and check you in for the OFFICIAL START OF THE FESTIVAL!!! Remember, you must check in at registration before you head into the Opening Party and you’ll need to wear your wristband for the entire weekend!
You can check out climbing demos at registration! We will have harness from Arc’teryx and shoes from Scarpa available.
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
After you check in come join us for snacks, drinks, and entertainment!
Grab some grub and join the party! Dinner is provided!
Put on some glitter, paint your nails, make a friendship bracelet, at the Flash Foxy Sparkle Station!!
DIY clothing repair station!
Seltzer, soda, Athletic Brewing + Ale8 available!
Alcohol + drinks are available for purchase at Lago Linda’s Country Café from 6-9pm
*Gluten free and vegan options available. It is up to individuals to make their own decisions regarding food sensitivities; we cannot guarantee that there is no cross-contamination.
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
MENU: Pizza from Miguel’s
BYO Bowl & Utensils to help minimize waste.
Alcohol + drinks are available for purchase at Lago Linda’s Country Café from 6-9pm
Mocktails + Ale 8s will also be available
*Gluten free and vegan options available. It is up to individuals to make their own decisions regarding food sensitivities; we cannot guarantee that there is no cross-contamination.
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
Our evening programming begins with a welcome with our Mini Fest Event Coordinator, Cat Runner (he/him) and is followed by an Indigenous Honoring and Acknowledgement with Briana Mazzolini-Blanchard (she/her) from Urban Native Collective.
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
Before you hit the rocks, learn about local climber ethics and the lands we’ll be recreating on during our festival weekend from Access Fund Climbing Stewards Grey (they/he) and Kayla Vasarhleyi (she/her).
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
Bust out your dancing shoes! Nancy Zheng (she/her) is gonna shoe you some classic Southern steps. She might even throw some of the swerk she’s known for!
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
Theme: ALT EGO
Who is she? I don’t know her! Bust out the wigs, the bling, that outfit that never gets to see the light of day: whatever makes you, you! Let your inner you take the lead and make it a night to remember. What happens at Lagos stays at Lagos.
Tunes provided by local DJ Amandaconda
saturday
MAY 16
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
MENU: Hard Boiled Eggs, Yogurt + Granola, Oatmeal, Assorted Fresh Fruit. Coffee + assorted tea.
*Gluten free and vegan options available. It is up to individuals to make their own decisions regarding food sensitivities; we cannot guarantee that there is no cross-contamination.
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
Our lovely volunteers will be here to greet you and check you in! Remember, you must check in at registration before you attend any official festival events and you’ll need to wear your wristband for the entire weekend!
You can check out climbing demos at registration! We will have harness from Arc’teryx and shoes from Scarpa available.
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
Most of us come to the Red for its beautiful sandstone arches and steep jug hauls. But what else calls the Red home? Join Sam North (she/her) from the RRGCC and learn about what and who inhabits the streams and creeks of RRGCC property (specifically Miller Fork) , what the RRGCC does to protect the stream ecosystem, and what climbers can do to help.
Presented by the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
Join us for a 60 min slow flow to move all the major muscle groups, increase motion in the joints, release tension and stress and reset you body mind and soul for another day of climbing! Bring a mat or beach towel and meet us at the Lago Linda Pavilion.
Facilitated by Elemental Yoga & Wellness
*If you have your own yoga mat, please bring it! Some extras will be available!
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
After the morning workshop, DON'T GO ANYWHERE! We'll take a group photo! It’s a v cute festival memory that we 10/10 recommend sticking around for.
Plus, we’ll make announcements about finding clinic and meetup groups!
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Location: various crags
Clinics have limited spots and are for registered participants only. We'll make announcements about where to meet your group after the panel. All Saturday clinics will meet at the Lago Linda Hideaway Pavilion at 10:30AM
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
Not taking a clinic? Join a Meetup or mingle at the partner finder station!
Trans Folks on Ropes with Queer Climbers of Fort Wayne
Learn more about meetups here!
Please note: Meetups are not guided or instructional in nature. They are opportunities for participants to meet each other and find new friends to climb with. Meetup leaders will be familiar with local climbing. We encourage all participants and meetup leaders to make informed risk decisions and have conversations about risk and experience with all new climbing partners. Remember, climbing is inherently dangerous and you are responsible for your own safety.
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
Rest, recharge, and connect with community! The Flash Foxy Mini Market is the perfect place to hang after a long day at the crag. We’ll have snacks, bevies, and awesome local businesses to meet & treat yourself at:
Flash (Foxy) Tattoos with local stick n’ poke artist, Inky Algae! Choose from a number of flash designs and take home something to remember. Arms only, tattoos are 1-2” in size, $80-$120. Walk-up only. First come, first served — no appointments!
Drop-in Massages with Harmony Robinson, LMT (she/her) from Elemental Yoga & Wellness. Donation-based, 5-10 minute massages.
Meet our local sponsor and test your finger strength with Crux Forged!
Get flashy and do crafts at the Flash Foxy Sparkle Station!
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
MENU: Teriyaki chicken breast (or portobello cap), fried rice, and stir fry vegetables
Alcohol + drinks are available for purchase at Lago Linda’s Country Café from 6-9pm.
Seltzer, soda, Athletic Brewing, Halfday Tea + Ale 8s will also be available.
*Gluten free and vegan options available. It is up to individuals to make their own decisions regarding food sensitivities; we cannot guarantee that there is no cross-contamination.
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
Most climbers have heard that strength training can support their climbing, but fitting it into your routine can feel like a lot, especially if you're just getting started. Join Juliet Hammer (she/her), a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, to learn how off-the-wall strength can improve your on-the-wall performance and how to balance it with climbing, no matter where you're starting from.
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
Join us for a 60 min slow flow to move all the major muscle groups, increase motion in the joints, release tension and stress and reset you body mind and soul for another day of climbing! Bring a mat or beach towel and meet us at the Lago Linda Pavilion.
Facilitated by Elemental Yoga & Wellness.
*If you have your own yoga mat, please bring it! Some extras will be available!
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Grab a bevvie and hang out! The Flash Foxy Sparkle Station will be open with arts & crafts and clothing repair supplies!
Seltzer, soda, Athletic Brewing + Ale8
Alcohol + drinks are available to purchase in Lago Linda’s Country Café from 6-9pm
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Join us for a Flash Foxy panel conversation between mentors with Juliet Hammer (she/her), Abbey Moore (they/she), and Jai-Lyn Norwood (she/they).
Historically, climbing is a mentorship sport, something that bolsters its strong community foundation but has also gatekept those who didn’t see themselves within that community. In the last decade, we’ve witnessed a rise in community leaders who are trans, queer, women, BIPoC, adaptive, and who fiercely believe everyone has a right to be in this space. What does being a leader mean? What thoughts go into creating spaces that promote growth and vulnerability? And what is the importance of this role in community spaces?
Moderated by Cat Runner (he/him).
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Location:Lago Linda Hideaway
Raffle tickets will be sold Friday evening and all day Saturday. Amazing prizes from our sponsors! Proceeds will be split between the Urban Native Collective, Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition, and Muir Valley. Must be present to win.
See someone being brave at the crag? Or going above and beyond to be kind and helpful? Nominate them for the Kindness & Courage Awards! There will be prizes!!! Nomination slips will be at the registration table on Friday evening and all day Saturday.
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Roast a marshmallow or maybe share a ghost story with your foxy fam <3
sunday
MAY 17
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
Coffee provided by Access Fund Climbing Stewards!
MENU: Bagels + Cream Cheese, Yogurt + Granola, Oatmeal, Hard Boiled Eggs, Assorted Fresh Fruit, Assorted Tea
*Gluten free and vegan options available. It is up to individuals to make their own decisions regarding food sensitivities; we cannot guarantee that there is no cross-contamination.
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
Last chance to test out climbing gear from our sponsors!
Climbing Harnesses:
Climbing Shoes:
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway Pavilion
Presented by Briana Mazzolini-Blanchard (she/her) from the Urban Native Collective. More details to come.
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
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*THIS EVENT IS FREE + OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Location: various, meet at Lago Linda Hideaway Pavilion
Join us for one of our fav parts of the weekend, our Stewardship Project! We think it's necessary and important to give back and take care of the lands on which we recreate. We hope that you will join us in blowing away our community partners with how many of our attendees care about taking care of these lands.
Pre-registration is required for members of the public. Sign up for a Stewardship Project here!
Festival participants: You may sign up for your project of choice at Registration!
Big thanks to our community partners who help us make sure that our projects run smoothly:
Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition: Trail cutting at Chicken Coop wall in Cave Fork Recreational Preserve. This crag is not open to the public yet and participants will be able to climb after.
Meet at Cave Fork Parking Lot
LIMITED TO 15 PARTICIPANTS
Muir Valley: project details coming soon!
*If you are taking a SUNDAY CLINIC: Make sure you sign up for a stewardship project near your clinic location!!!
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Location: Clinics will meet at crag parking lots. Please check your email for more information from your instructors.
Clinics have limited spots and are for registered participants only. You are responsible for getting to your clinic meet up location. Meetup locations will be sent via email directly from your instructor/guide team. Make sure you sign up for a stewardship project near your clinic location!!!
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
Please return all demos before you go home <3
Climbing Harnesses:
Climbing Shoes:
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
We’ll come together after a long fest to reflect, connect, and record our memories in personalized mini zines in this workshop facilitated by our managing director - and long ago art major - Lou Bank (they/them)! Participants will be provided with custom zine templates, art supplies, and interactive prompts in this closing conversation designed to bring out your creativity!
Climbing Areas
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Google Maps: Ash Branch Climbing
Ash Branch is a privately-owned crag near Muir Valley. This area gets morning sun to full shade. Some of these routes are still cleaning up, so expect some choss. Helmets are recommended.
Approach + Trail Surface: From the parking area, find the green rules sign and hike downhill on the wide gravel path. Cross the creek and head uphill, turning left at the arrow. Trail reaches the cliff to the right of Humanoid. Go left for Humanoid- routes are still listed left to right.
Directions: From Lago Linda, get onto KY-11 and drive toward Mountain Parkway for 5.8mi. Take a slight right onto KY-715. Continue for 2.6mi then take a right onto Big Andy Ridge Rd (JCT 2016). After .8mi take a left onto Fincastle Rd. Look for a gravel drive on the right with a wooden sign that says ‘Ash Branch Climbing’ approx .2mi after turning onto Fincastle Rd. Descend the steep hill from there, taking a hard left at the bottom to find parking.
Do not climb tagged routes. These routes are undergoing cleaning, not complete, or not open to the public. -
Google Maps: Motherlode Parking Lot
Bald Rock Recreational Preserve (BRRP) is owned by the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition and home to the Red’s iconic Motherlode. This area also hosts other popular areas like the Chocolate Factory and Hazel Hollow. You’ll find a host of climbs ranging from 5.6 to 5.14d here.
Approach + Trail Surface: Trails vary based on destination, ranging from short and flat to uneven. Trails between climbing areas are mixed terrain including exposed rocks, loose sand/dirt, and mud. Please use Mountain Project or a guidebook to gauge the trail to your specific destination.
Directions: From Lago Linda, turn right onto KY-52 E. Continue for 2.4mi and turn left onto HWY 498. After 1 mile turn left onto Bald Rock Fork Rd, which will be a gravel road on your left. From KY-11, turn right onto Hwy 498. After 1mi, you can take a slight right toward Hopewell Church or continue on Hwy 498, round a corner, and turn right onto Bald Rock Fork Rd (gravel road).
All cars will enter the area via a steep hill. There are three parking lots at the base of the Motherlode hill. There is a top lot on the left side before you enter the steep hill, recommended for 2WD cars. -
Google Maps: CFRP Main Parking Lot
Cave Fork Recreational Preserve is part of the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition’s most recent land acquisition - the largest land purchase in climbing history - and home to popular crags: Hatchett Wall, Zun’s Wall, and The Venue. Helmets are highly recommended when climbing here as routes are still cleaning up as public traffic increases.
Approach + Trail Surface: Trails vary based on destination, ranging from short and flat to uneven. Trails between climbing areas are mixed terrain including exposed rocks, loose sand/dirt, and mud. Please use Mountain Project or a guidebook to gauge the trail to your specific destination.
Directions: From Lago Linda, get onto KY-11 and head North toward Mountain Parkway. Continue for 5.4mi. Turn off highway 11 onto Ashland Camp Loop and then onto the dirt/gravel Cave Fork Road. Wind down a hill for about a half mile crossing a small stream at the bottom of the hill. Turn left on the dirt road and continue for another half mile crossing a second, more technical stream (depending on recent wetness) before reaching the large gravel lot on your left. 4WD is helpful but not required.
Do not block oil machinery.
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Google Maps: Cliffview Recreational Preserve
Cliffview Recreational Preserve is owned by Cliffview Resort and Lodge and managed by the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition. This newly developed area hosts climbs ranging from 5.6 to 5.13-.
Crags in this area are still being developed so please respect red tags and stay on trails. Helmets are highly recommended when climbing here as routes are still cleaning up as public traffic increases.
Approach + Trail Surface: Trails vary based on destination. Trails between climbing areas are mixed terrain including exposed rocks, loose sand/dirt, and mud. The North trail includes a significantly steep wood staircase. Please use Mountain Project or a guidebook to gauge the trail to your specific destination.
Directions: From Lago Linda, get onto KY-11 and drive toward Mountain Parkway for 5.8mi. Take a slight right onto KY-715. Cable Ridge Road is located along KY 715 about 0.5 miles NE of the intersection with KY 11. From Cable Ridge Rd it is 0.5 miles to the gate. Go 200 yards (1/8 mile) past the gate to the 2nd road on the left. Turn left here and continue 0.4 miles to the 3 way fork where you'll see signage for the climbing access. Take the middle fork and follow the signs to the parking lots.
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Google Maps: Graining Fork Nature Preserve
Graining Fork Nature Preserve (Roadside) is a privately owned and operated crag. Permits are required for access and must be requested in advance. Popular routes include Roadside Attraction, Return of Chris Snyder, and Ro Shampo.
Approach + Trail Surface: Park in the gravel lot shared with Hop’s Fork Restaurant and cross the road. Follow the trail to the cliffline.
Directions: From Lago Linda, get onto KY-11N and drive toward Mountain Parkway. Park in the lot shared with Hop’s Fork.
This climbing area is access-friendly to 2WD vehicles.
Permits: Permit requests are reviewed and issued every week on Monday. Instructions for requesting permits are on the GFNP website.
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Google Maps: Miller Fork Recreational Preserve
Miller Fork Recreational Preserve (MFRP) is owned by the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition and home to popular areas like the Infirmary, Fruit Wall, and Camelot.
Approach + Trail Surface: Trails vary based on destination. Trails between climbing areas are mixed terrain including exposed rocks, loose sand/dirt, and mud. Please use Mountain Project or a guidebook to gauge the trail to your specific destination.
Directions: 4WD/AWD highly recommended for access. River crossing required if approaching from Beattyville and navigated via Holly Rd.
From Lago Linda, get onto KY-11 N towards Mountain Parkway. Continue for approx 5mi and turn right onto Shoemaker Rd. Continue on Shoemaker Rd for 3.5mi. You’ll pass a house with a lot of equipment in the yard, a 35mph speed limit sign, and possibly pigs (beware, they’re free roaming). Be prepared to take the middle driveway once you round the corner; the descent is steep at first.Do not block oil machinery. Please do not park on Shoemaker Rd.
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Google Maps: Muir Valley Nature Preserve
Muir Valley Nature Preserve is operated by the Friends of Muir Valley and hosts the highest concentration of climbs in the 5.2-5.10a range. Climbing access to this area costs $15 per car.
Approach + Trail Surface: Trails vary based on destination. Trails between climbing areas are mixed terrain including exposed rocks, loose sand/dirt, and mud. The North trail includes a significantly steep wood staircase. Please use Mountain Project or a guidebook to gauge the trail to your specific destination.
Directions: From Lago Linda, get onto KY-11 and drive toward Mountain Parkway for 5.8mi. Take a slight right onto KY-715. Continue for 2.6mi then take a right onto Big Andy Ridge Rd (JCT 2016). After .8mi take a left onto Fincastle Rd.
This climbing area is access-friendly to 2WD vehicles.
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Google Maps: Motherlode Parking Lot
Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve (Motherlode entrance) is owned by the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition and home to some of the Red’s most popular areas like Drive-By, The Gallery, and Purgatory. You’ll find a host of climbs ranging from 5.6 to 5.14d here.
Approach + Trail Surface: Trails vary based on destination, ranging from short and flat to uneven. Trails between climbing areas are mixed terrain including exposed rocks, loose sand/dirt, and mud. Please use Mountain Project or a guidebook to gauge the trail to your specific destination.
Directions: From Lago Linda, turn right onto KY-52 E. Continue for 2.4mi and turn left onto HWY 498. After 1 mile turn left onto Bald Rock Fork Rd, which will be a gravel road on your left. From KY-11, turn right onto Hwy 498. After 1mi, you can take a slight right toward Hopewell Church or continue on Hwy 498, round a corner, and turn right onto Bald Rock Fork Rd (gravel road).
There are multiple parking areas depending on which crag you are going to. All cars will enter the area via a steep hill. Once at the base of hill, continue down the road to the parking lot for your crag. There is a top lot on the left side before you enter the steep hill, recommended for 2WD cars.Do not block oil machinery.
Parking lots:
Flat Holler Parking Lot Crags: Velo, Throwback, The Lumber Yard, The Getaway, The Shipyard
Sore Heel Hollow Parking Lot Crags: Curbside, The Gallery, Left Field, Volunteer Wall, The Playground, Bronaugh, The Mega Cave, North 40, Purgatory, Courtesy, Rival, Shady Grove, The Shire, What About Bob
Drive-By Parking Lot Crags: Drive-By, Chica Bonita, Bob Marley
Note: Sore Heel Parking Lot is only recommended for 4WD/AWD cars with substantial clearance. There is an access trail off of the main road to hike back to these crags. -
Google Maps: Far Side Parking Lot
Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve (Coal Bank entrance) is owned by the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition and home to some of the Red’s most popular areas like Darkside, Solar Collector, and Gold Coast. You’ll find a host of climbs ranging from 5.6 to 5.14d here. Gold Coast also has some great entry-level trad for you crack climbers.
Approach + Trail Surface: Trails vary based on destination, ranging from short and flat to uneven. Trails between climbing areas are mixed terrain including exposed rocks, loose sand/dirt, and mud. Please use Mountain Project or a guidebook to gauge the trail to your specific destination.
Directions: From Lago Linda, get onto KY-11 and head North toward Mountain Parkway. Continue for 5.4mi. Once you pass the Marathon gas station, prepare to turn left in about a mile onto Hwy 1036 toward Peaceful Valley Resort. This road will change from pavement to gravel. Continue on this road for approx 5mi. When you see a black tank on the left side of the road, turn right onto the next gravel road.
It is recommended to approach via Fixer Rd, not Cave Fork via Ashland Camp Rd. There is a central parking area for all crags. 4WD/AWD highly recommended for access.Do not block oil machinery.
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Google Maps:
Beer Trailer Parking
Emerald City and Global Village ParkingThroughout the Southern Gorge there are pull-offs along KY-11 for popular climbing areas such as Beer Trailer, Global Village, and Emerald City.
Approach + Trail Surface: Trails vary based on destination, ranging from short and flat to uneven. Trails between climbing areas are mixed terrain including exposed rocks, loose sand/dirt, and mud. Please use Mountain Project or a guidebook to gauge the trail to your specific destination.
Directions: From Lago Linda, get onto KY-11 and drive toward Mountain Parkway.
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Google Maps:
Nada Tunnel Access
Sky Bridge Rd AccessThe Northern RRG hosts the majority of the Red’s trad climbing, but also some classic sport. This is where you’ll also find the Red’s first classified rock climb, Caver’s Route, and the uber classic Bedtime for Bonzo 2-pitch romp. Climbing is within the Daniel Boone National Forest and managed by the US Forest Service.
Approach + Trail Surface: Trails vary based on destination. Trails between climbing areas are mixed terrain including exposed rocks, loose sand/dirt, and mud. Please use Mountain Project or a guidebook to gauge the trail to your specific destination.
Directions: There are two ways to enter the DBNF Scenic Loop which is the main access road for the majority of crags in the North. From Lago Linda, get onto KY-11 and drive toward Mountain Parkway. If you are entering via Nada Tunnel, pass under Mountain parkway and turn left onto KY-15N. After 2.2mi, turn right onto KY-77N. Note: Nada Tunnel can only accommodate cars in one direction at a time. You may have to wait as cars pass through. To enter via Skybridge Rd, take a slight right onto KY-715 as if you are going to Muir Valley. Continue for 18mi and take a right onto Sky Bridge Rd.
Parking spots are pull-offs from the main road, paved and 2WD friendly.
Venues
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All primary festival activities (opening party, workshops, board games, panels, dinner) will be held at wheelchair accessible venues and will have accessible bathrooms. The Fireside Chat will take place adjacent to the Pavilion, in a flat grassy area.
ASL interpreters can be coordinated upon request. Please email events@flashfoxy.com to discuss your needs.
Approaches differ by climbing area. Details about approaches can be found below, or can be found on Mountain Project.
Have an accessibility concern? Reach out to events@flashfoxy.com and we’ll see how we can help!
We are always working to make the Flash Foxy Climbing Festival a more inclusive and welcoming space, please let us know what we can do to make our event more accessible for you. Unfortunately, we are not always able to arrange accommodations, but we will do our best and will provide honest answers about the our event spaces, staff capabilities and the activities that take place at our festivals. Thank you for learning and growing with us!
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Google Maps: Lago Linda Hideaway
About the venue: All of our programming, with the exception of clinics and our stewardship projects, will take place at Lago Linda Hideaway. Workshops, demos, board games, and Sunday morning’s community conversation will take place under their big pavilion. Field games and Saturday’s Fireside Chat (Panel) will take place in the grassy open space next to the pavilion. The Shake-Out Lounge is located next to the Pavilion and is a comfortable indoor space with outlets, free WiFi, and tables. NOTE: The Shake-Out Lounge will be open to other campers at Lago Linda Hideaway during the festival.
Bathhouses are located at the front of the property near the Café and by the Bertie Branch primitive camping area.
The roads through Lago Linda are gravel, and these serve as major pathways to and from. The campground where we will be staging is the flattest location and is a combination of grass and gravel. The terrain still undulates but not nearly as much as the other surroundings. Cars can access almost any single nook and corner of the camp ground.
Directions: Take the Exit 33 toward Slade. Turn right onto KY-11 and continue for 14 miles. Turn right into Hwy 498, continue for 2.5 miles. Turn right onto KY-52 W and continue for 2.4 miles. Turn left onto KY-399 S. Follow signs to Lago Linda. There is a large parking lot with marked accessible parking spaces available.