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Bouldering Cave

Illinois > Ferne Clyffe &… > Cedar Bluff Lan… > E: Bouldering
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Description

Less than 100 yards from Cool Down. it is the large cave providing many pump problems

Getting There

Hike east from Cool Down and you will reach a gully that takes you to the top. Just past that is the Bouldering Cave

Routes from Left to Right

V5 6C
 6
● Pocket Thesaurus
Boulder
V5 6C
 15
● Pinch Point
Boulder
V8 7B
 10
● Compression Ratio
Boulder
V11 8A
 2
● Walkin' Spanish
Boulder
V3 6A
 2
● Bouldering Cave
Boulder
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Pocket Thesaurus
 6
V5 6C Boulder
● Pinch Point
 15
V5 6C Boulder
● Compression Ratio
 10
V8 7B Boulder
● Walkin' Spanish
 2
V11 8A Boulder
● Bouldering Cave
 2
V3 6A Boulder

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The line starts sitting at the well-chalked ledge down low in the center of the picture and moves up through the triangular sloper/pinches to easier moves above. Topout not shown (move up/left through ledges via line of least resistance).
[Hide Photo] The line starts sitting at the well-chalked ledge down low in the center of the picture and moves up through the triangular sloper/pinches to easier moves above. Topout not shown (move up/left thro…

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MattH
CO mostly
[Hide Comment] I thought this cave had some of the best bouldering in southern Illinois. The rock was bomber, the holds were comfortable, and the moves were fun and gymnastic. The rock felt like poured concrete. Maybe I'm spilling the beans on a local secret but I'm stumped as to why this place isn't packed. I'll admit I'm biased against the characteristic sandiness and 80-grit feel of most southeast sandstone, but this felt like someone stole a cave from magic wood and dumped it in SoIll (minus the polished holds from thousands of climbers). I've added route descriptions for the most obvious distinct lines. Jan 4, 2016
Jerome Penner
Louisville KY
[Hide Comment] Was just here yesterday and I cannot believe there aren't more established problems in this area and maybe there are in a guidebook somewhere but nothing really online about it. The rock is comfortable and the landing area is mostly just soft dirt. There is a lot of potential here! Apr 4, 2016
Dave Hug
Carbondale, IL
[Hide Comment] Anthony, yes super easy to find. Just hike up the the bluff, and head right. Follow the trail and after several minutes you will find the cave. Literally walk the cliffline and you can’t miss it Aug 29, 2022