Descriptions

For

John Bryan State Park

Rock-Climbing and rappelling have long been popular pursuits for Ohioans despite there being very few sites in west central Ohio that are open to the public for the sport. Since the late 1960s rock climbing was popular on the steep limestone cliffs that form the gorge for the Little Miami River. In 1992, designated rock climbing sites were identified in John Bryan State Park. These sites are available to the public. Equipment is not provided and all climbers are encouraged to use safe climbing practices. Top-rope climbing is permitted from dawn to dusk. Bouldering is prohibited.

Six designated climbing sites and one rappelling site are maintained at the park. With the help of the Ohio Climbers Association these sites are managed to provide places where Ohioans and their guests may enjoy the sport.

Guidelines for use of Rock Climbing Areas 

• All climbers and spectators must register at the park office before going to climbing area at John Bryan State Park. Each Climber or spectator must take a registration tag from the board upon registration. If no tags are available, you must wait until someone checks out.

• All climbers and spectators must have their registration tag on their person in plain view while in the climbing area. Registered climbers and spectators must also have their copy of their evidence of registration on their person while in the climbing area.

• All climbers and spectators must check out when finished by returning the registration tag to the board at the park office. Other climbers may be waiting for you to check out so they may register to climb.

• Climbing is permitted only at designated sites. Each site is limited to a maximum of 10 people at a time.

• Climbers must be top roped at all times. No Lead Climbing or Bouldering.

• Secure to anchor bolts only. No tying to trees.

• All climbing sites must be vacated at sunset. Climbers must check out before park closes 1/2 hours after sunset.

• Practice Environmentally Conscious Climbing:

• Minimize trips to the top

• Do not top-out. Lower down instead

• Minimize the distances you travel from the cliff to avoid vegetation

• Leave the area cleaner than it was when you arrived

 

 

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This page last updated on: Friday, January 26, 2007