Ferne Clyffe & Cedar Bluff Climbing

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Areas in Ferne Clyffe & Cedar Bluff

Cedar Bluff Land and Water Reserve 22 / 22 / 2 / 11 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 54

Ferne Clyffe State Park 6 / 103 / 10 / 8 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 124

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Elevation:	627 ft	191 m
GPS:	37.54215, -88.98051 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

Ferne Clyffe State Park is owned and managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. It contains two climbing areas, Ferne Clyffe State Park proper and the satellite site Cedar Bluff Land and Water Reserve.

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178 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Ferne Clyffe & Cedar Bluff

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

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 68 ● Chimney Sweep Sport Ferne Clyffe SP > B: The Devil’s Stairc…
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 49 ● For Mom Sport Ferne Clyffe SP > A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 50 ● Corner of Revelation Sport Ferne Clyffe SP > A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 72 ● Jane Fonda Sport Ferne Clyffe SP > A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 33 ● Hydrangea Sport Ferne Clyffe SP > A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 27 ● Elder John Sport Ferne Clyffe SP > A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b 46 ● Last Dance Sport Ferne Clyffe SP > A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 40 ● Finke’s Arete Sport Ferne Clyffe SP > F: Watchman’s Wall
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 42 ● Ruby Red Stilettos Sport Ferne Clyffe SP > A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 30 ● Tim of all Trades Sport Ferne Clyffe SP > F: Watchman’s Wall
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c 21 ● Windwalker Sport Ferne Clyffe SP > E: Goreville Theatre
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 28 ● Intuitive Compass Sport Ferne Clyffe SP > D: Spring Wall
5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a 39 ● Henhouse Prowler Sport Ferne Clyffe SP > C: Woodland Cove
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 29 ● Medusa Sport Ferne Clyffe SP > D: Spring Wall
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 12 ● Chocolate Rain Sport Ferne Clyffe SP > D: Spring Wall

● Chimney Sweep

Ferne Clyffe SP > B: The Devil’s Stairc…

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport

● For Mom