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Areas in Ozark Wildlife Area

187 Crag 0 / 8 / 0 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 11

Hoot Bluff 0 / 17 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 17

Elevation:	736 ft
GPS:	42.199, -90.862 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	J. Stark on Sep 26, 2014
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Description [Suggest Change]

Ozark Wildlife Area is located in Jackson county 2 1/2 miles northeast of Canton. It is a 323-acre wildlife area situated along the north fork of the Maquoketa River. The area features bolted sport climbs on fine Iowa limestone. There are two crags in the area- Hoot Bluff and 187 Crag.

Getting There [Suggest Change]

From E-17 in Canton take 6th Ave north. Take a right on 166th St. Then left on 21st Ave. You will cross the river then take a right onto 187th St. This Level B maintenance road can be a real mess during rainy spells. Park along the 21st ave if need be and hike in. 187 runs along a field before passing the Ozark parking lot and entering the wildlife area. All the bolted routes are located along 187.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Ozark Wildlife Area

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

V3 6A 3 ● Fire Escape Boulder 187 Crag
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 13 ● Bad to the Bone Sport Hoot Bluff
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 16 ● Liberal Tendencies Sport Hoot Bluff
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 7 ● Deer Crossing Sport Hoot Bluff
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 12 ● Gravity Amp Sport Hoot Bluff
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 5 ● Golden Showers Sport Hoot Bluff
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b 4 ● Back in the Groove Sport Hoot Bluff