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The Ampitheater Rock Climbing

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Routes in B: The Ampitheater

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	A Fissure of Green T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Buckeye S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Canyoneer Slab Extension S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Canyoneering Route S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	County Line Divide S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Dining With The Devil S 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
	Ellipse S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Risk it for the Biscuit S 5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c
	Second Breakfast S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Silmarillion, The S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Where The Boardwalk Ends S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Where The Boardwalk Opens T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Elevation:	634 ft
GPS:	37.60004, -89.19157 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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

The ICA was fortunate to establish sport climbing in the amphitheater climbing area of the Devils Standtable, including steep and challenging free starts found below easier terrain, the latter of which was historically climbed and/or rappelled.

Similar to features commonly seen in the Red River Gorge. This is the massive, overhung amphitheater that is left of the Devils Standtable. The routes that are here are very unique and offer a different feel to Giant City State Park Climbing.

Getting There

Hike up the main trail from the parking lot and continue to the right one you reach the cliffline. The trail continues along the bluff, then goes downhill to the amphitheater.

12 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Ampitheater

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

5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c 5 ● Dining With The Devil Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 5 ● Canyoneering Route Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 4 ● County Line Divide Sport 2 pitches
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 3 ● Where The Boardwalk Ends Sport 3 pitches
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 9 ● The Silmarillion Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 3 ● Buckeye Sport