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Elevation: 541 ft 165 m
GPS: 37.59945, -89.19316
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To help make this area easier to navigate via mountain project, the specific spots will be alphabetically grouped in the order you would walk to by coming up the main trail. The main trail from the parking lot leads to the Gill Roof first, and from there every other area continues on to the right.

Great sandstone bouldering, a few traditional leads, and great bouldery sport climbing are available. This is a perfect place for a day trip since it is so close to Carbondale. Camping is available at the Giant City Park Campgrounds.

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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:

  1. Promote and support conservation and preservation of both rock climbing and bouldering areas, and their respective natural resources in Illinois
  2. 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
  3. Encourage and promote the development of policies and practices that will preserve climbing and bouldering areas in Illinois

HELP THE ICA RETRO-BOLT GIANT CITY! 
**PLEASE DONATE**
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

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From Carbondale get onto Giant City Park Rd headed south. You will then enter Giant City Park. From there follow the signs to the Devils Stand Table parking lot. The trailhead is across the street from the parking lot. The approach is about 2 minutes to the shelter bluff with the first set of problems. There are several others areas if you follow the trail to the left

29 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Devils Standtable Area

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
 8
● Gulley Cruiser
Sport
A: Gill Roof Area
5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
 14
● The Scout
Sport
A: Gill Roof Area
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
 9
● Merit Badge
Sport
A: Gill Roof Area
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 13
● Slip
Sport
A: Gill Roof Area
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 8
● Virginia Creeper
Sport
A: Gill Roof Area
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 7
● Jacks Crack
Trad, TR
A: Gill Roof Area
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
 7
● Dining With The Devil
Sport
B: The Ampitheater
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R
 4
● Chris's Climb
Trad, TR
C: Devils Stand Table
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 11
● 1,2,3 (aka The Rasp)
Trad, TR
A: Gill Roof Area
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 15
● Vultures On Parade
Sport
A: Gill Roof Area
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 8
● Canyoneering Route
Sport
B: The Ampitheater
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 6
● County Line Divide
Sport 2 pitches
B: The Ampitheater
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 14
● The Silmarillion
Sport
B: The Ampitheater
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 5
● Second Breakfast
Sport
B: The Ampitheater
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c
 4
● Risk it for the Biscuit
Sport
B: The Ampitheater
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Gulley Cruiser A: Gill Roof Area
 8
5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a Sport
● The Scout A: Gill Roof Area
 14
5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a Sport
● Merit Badge A: Gill Roof Area
 9
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Sport
● Slip A: Gill Roof Area
 13
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Sport
● Virginia Creeper A: Gill Roof Area
 8
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Sport
● Jacks Crack A: Gill Roof Area
 7
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad, TR
● Dining With The Devil B: The Ampitheater
 7
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c Sport
● Chris's Climb C: Devils Stand Table
 4
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R Trad, TR
● 1,2,3 (aka The Rasp) A: Gill Roof Area
 11
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, TR
● Vultures On Parade A: Gill Roof Area
 15
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
● Canyoneering Route B: The Ampitheater
 8
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
● County Line Divide B: The Ampitheater
 6
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport 2 pitches
● The Silmarillion B: The Ampitheater
 14
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
● Second Breakfast B: The Ampitheater
 5
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
● Risk it for the Biscuit B: The Ampitheater
 4
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c Sport
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