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Shelter 1 Bluff Rock Climbing

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Routes in A. Shelter 1 Bluff

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	Anchors Away AKA Enchained Melody S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Barnes Overhang S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Bulge, The S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Camel's Back S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Charlie’s Traverse S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Chimney T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	City Limits S 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b
	Crackpot S 5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a
	Dead Dog T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c PG13
	Dead Dog Walking S 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Diagonal Direct S 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Dim View S 5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Double Barrel S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Drunkard's Crack T 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
	Easy Crack T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Easy Face S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test S 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Full Moon Foot Dance V1 5 X
	George's Direct T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Georges Nose S 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Graves S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Gully, The S 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Hip Pocket S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Hot Toddy S 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
	Idiot, The S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Im A Bitch TR 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Jill's S 5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Joe's Variation S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Layback Hump Linkup S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Makanda Layback S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Monkey Moves S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	My Feet Are Smiling S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	No Vacancy TR 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Nowhere S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Open Book Direct S 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Poison Ivy Center T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Poison Ivy Right T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Rappellers' Demise S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Right Side Route S 5.0 2- 4 I 6 MM 1c
	Saluki Strut S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Shake and Bake T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Shake And Bake Direct S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Shotgun S 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
	Slightly Harder Crack T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Smooth City S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Standing On Air S 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Step Ladder S Easy 5th 1+ 3 I 5 M 1c
	Tempura Tour "Classic" T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Tempura Tour "Complete" T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
	Tiny Dancer S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Walk Up S 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Walking Gunslinger S 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c

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Access Issue: Stick Clipping Is Highly Recommended Details

While all routes have been thoughtfully bolted, many lines contain a high first bolt. So, the local ethic is to stick clip the first bolt, and eliminate ground falls.

Description

Extremely featured great quality sandstone. A truly unique climbing experience. This is the home of progressive climbing in Illinois. Come climb these historic routes and share in these classic test pieces.

Resources

Founded in 2002. The Illinois Climbers Association is a charitable organization representing the climbers of Illinois. We are dedicated to preserving climbing and bouldering access in Illinois through education, conservation, and cooperation.

Mission

The Illinois Climbers Association is a 501(c)3 charitable organization created to:

Promote and support conservation and preservation of both rock climbing and bouldering areas, and their respective natural resources in Illinois
Encourage optimal recreational use of Illinois outdoor climbing resources through land stewardship education and by facilitating cooperation between climbers, private land owners, and public land managers
Encourage and promote the development of policies and practices that will preserve climbing and bouldering areas in Illinois

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Click HERE to donate towards the Illinois Climber Association's retro-bolting cause. The ICA has been instrumental in conserving access to the climbing at GIANT CITY. If you have any questions, comments or concerns feel free to contact them.

Getting There

Guidebook

The best guide for Giant City S.P. currently is Eric Ulner's book Vertical Heartland. His guide covers the main climbing routes of the park and primarily focuses on the classics of Shelter 1. Pick up your copy today at Shawnee Trails located in Carbondale Illinois.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Shelter 1 Bluff

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 39 ● Camel's Back Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 6 ● Tempura Tour "Classic" Trad 6 pitches
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 32 ● Makanda Layback Sport
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 9 ● Poison Ivy Center Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 20 ● Shake And Bake Direct Sport
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 15 ● Open Book Direct Sport
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 35 ● Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 11 ● Graves Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 16 ● The Idiot Sport
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c PG13 5 ● Dead Dog Trad
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c 11 ● Walking Gunslinger Sport
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 9 ● Dim View Sport
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a 12 ● Crackpot Sport
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b 11 ● Shotgun Sport
5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b 6 ● City Limits Sport