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Classic Climbs for Ferne Clyffe State Park

Mountain Project's determination of the most popular, highly-rated routes.

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All Routes Trad Sport Boulder Ice / Mixed
V5 6C
 4
● Shorty
Boulder
Y: Bouldering i… > 45 Degree Wall
V9 7C
 4
● Bass Assassin
Boulder
Y: Bouldering i… > Assassin Wall
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
 7
● Open Book (aka I Don't Care)
Trad, TR
H: Rebman Wall
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 13
● Watson's Thro
Sport
H: Rebman Wall
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 13
● Hawk's Beak
Trad
H: Rebman Wall
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 13
● Teetering Trick Fest
Sport
H: Rebman Wall
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 15
● Two Times Tough
Sport
H: Rebman Wall
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 52
● Tower of Babel
Sport
B: The Devil’s Stairc…
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 12
● The Phoenix
Sport
H: Rebman Wall
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 5
● Under The Influence
Trad
H: Rebman Wall
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 45
● Chimney Sweep
Sport
B: The Devil’s Stairc…
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 11
● Sneak Attack
Sport
E: Goreville Theatre
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 16
● Be my Alpha, Gal
Sport
E: Goreville Theatre
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 28
● Schism
Sport
B: The Devil’s Stairc…
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 29
● Rain Dance
Sport
A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 37
● For Mom
Sport
A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 12
● Doodle Dogs
Sport
H: Rebman Wall
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 27
● Corner of Revelation
Sport
A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 16
● Three Temptations
Sport
B: The Devil’s Stairc…
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 5
● Divine Intervention
Sport
H: Rebman Wall
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 9
● The Fetcher
Sport
G: Coyote Corner
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 23
● Blueberry Thief
Sport
B: The Devil’s Stairc…
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 15
● Diaspora
Sport
B: The Devil’s Stairc…
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 43
● Jane Fonda
Sport
A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 15
● Tree Hound
Sport
H: Rebman Wall
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 8
● Enticer's Demise
Sport
B: The Devil’s Stairc…
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 7
● Blackjack
Sport
A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 13
● Purple Rain
Sport
A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 16
● Elder John
Sport
A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
 27
● Last Dance
Sport
A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
 25
● Hydrangea
Sport
A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 12
● Chipmunk Cheeks
Sport
F: Watchman’s Wall
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 12
● Flying Squirrel
Sport
F: Watchman’s Wall
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 27
● Finke’s Arete
Sport
F: Watchman’s Wall
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 19
● Belay Snake
Sport
B: The Devil’s Stairc…
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 15
● Pump Up The Jam
Sport
A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 15
● Blue Suede Shoes
Sport
A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 8
● Lil’ Ann
Sport
H: Rebman Wall
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 10
● Old Dan
Sport
H: Rebman Wall
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 4
● Between Two Trees
Sport
A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 13
● Burn Notice
Sport
E: Goreville Theatre
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 10
● The Huntress
Sport
G: Coyote Corner
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 11
● Whiskers
Sport
E: Goreville Theatre
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 7
● Red Fern
Sport
H: Rebman Wall
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 6
● Morchella
Sport
A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 6
● Yip Yip
Sport
G: Coyote Corner
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 17
● Little Blue
Sport
A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 29
● Ruby Red Stilettos
Sport
A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 11
● Jennifer Goes To Hollywood
Sport
H: Rebman Wall
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 15
● Tim of all Trades
Sport
F: Watchman’s Wall
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 26
● Fear of Failure
Sport
A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 5
● Members Only
Sport
E: Goreville Theatre
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 7
● Being Mortal
Sport
B: The Devil’s Stairc…
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 8
● Wolf Like Me
Sport
G: Coyote Corner
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 16
● Windwalker
Sport
E: Goreville Theatre
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 8
● Inipi
Sport
C: Woodland Cove
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 6
● The Big Year
Sport
F: Watchman’s Wall
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 13
● Intuitive Compass
Sport
D: Spring Wall
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 4
● Rufus
Sport
G: Coyote Corner
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 10
● Pig Farm
Sport
E: Goreville Theatre
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 10
● Pondering Perpetual Motion
Sport
H: Rebman Wall
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 9
● Sassafras
Sport
F: Watchman’s Wall
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 5
● Puma
Sport
E: Goreville Theatre
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 9
● Reynold's Rewind
Sport
F: Watchman’s Wall
5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a
 27
● Henhouse Prowler
Sport
C: Woodland Cove
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 4
● Trickster
Sport
G: Coyote Corner
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 6
● Jaybird
Sport
F: Watchman’s Wall
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 5
● George Of The Jungle
Sport
H: Rebman Wall
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 4
● Blood Sweat and Smears
Sport
E: Goreville Theatre
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 19
● Medusa
Sport
D: Spring Wall
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 8
● Storm Maker
Sport
E: Goreville Theatre
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 5
● Murderbot
Sport
H: Rebman Wall
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 7
● Goldenrod
Sport
D: Spring Wall
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 7
● Catamount
Sport
D: Spring Wall
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 9
● Vision Quest
Sport
H: Rebman Wall
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 10
● Chocolate Rain
Sport
D: Spring Wall
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
 4
● Proof of Purchase
Sport
H: Rebman Wall
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 5
● Styrax
Sport
D: Spring Wall
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 8
● Apex Predator
Sport
E: Goreville Theatre
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Shorty Y: Bouldering i… > 45 Degree Wall
 4
V5 6C Boulder
● Bass Assassin Y: Bouldering i… > Assassin Wall
 4
V9 7C Boulder
● Open Book (aka I Don't Care) H: Rebman Wall
 7
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad, TR
● Watson's Thro H: Rebman Wall
 13
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Sport
● Hawk's Beak H: Rebman Wall
 13
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
● Teetering Trick Fest H: Rebman Wall
 13
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
● Two Times Tough H: Rebman Wall
 15
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
● Tower of Babel B: The Devil’s Stairc…
 52
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
● The Phoenix H: Rebman Wall
 12
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
● Under The Influence H: Rebman Wall
 5
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
● Chimney Sweep B: The Devil’s Stairc…
 45
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
● Sneak Attack E: Goreville Theatre
 11
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
● Be my Alpha, Gal E: Goreville Theatre
 16
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
● Schism B: The Devil’s Stairc…
 28
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
● Rain Dance A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
 29
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
● For Mom A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
 37
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
● Doodle Dogs H: Rebman Wall
 12
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
● Corner of Revelation A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
 27
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
● Three Temptations B: The Devil’s Stairc…
 16
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
● Divine Intervention H: Rebman Wall
 5
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● The Fetcher G: Coyote Corner
 9
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Blueberry Thief B: The Devil’s Stairc…
 23
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Diaspora B: The Devil’s Stairc…
 15
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Jane Fonda A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
 43
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Tree Hound H: Rebman Wall
 15
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Enticer's Demise B: The Devil’s Stairc…
 8
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Blackjack A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
 7
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Purple Rain A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
 13
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Elder John A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
 16
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Last Dance A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
 27
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Sport
● Hydrangea A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
 25
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Sport
● Chipmunk Cheeks F: Watchman’s Wall
 12
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
● Flying Squirrel F: Watchman’s Wall
 12
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
● Finke’s Arete F: Watchman’s Wall
 27
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
● Belay Snake B: The Devil’s Stairc…
 19
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
● Pump Up The Jam A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
 15
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
● Blue Suede Shoes A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
 15
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
● Lil’ Ann H: Rebman Wall
 8
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
● Old Dan H: Rebman Wall
 10
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
● Between Two Trees A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
 4
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
● Burn Notice E: Goreville Theatre
 13
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
● The Huntress G: Coyote Corner
 10
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
● Whiskers E: Goreville Theatre
 11
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
● Red Fern H: Rebman Wall
 7
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
● Morchella A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
 6
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
● Yip Yip G: Coyote Corner
 6
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Sport
● Little Blue A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
 17
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
● Ruby Red Stilettos A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
 29
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
● Jennifer Goes To Hollywood H: Rebman Wall
 11
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
● Tim of all Trades F: Watchman’s Wall
 15
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
● Fear of Failure A: The Ferne Clyffe Wall
 26
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
● Members Only E: Goreville Theatre
 5
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
● Being Mortal B: The Devil’s Stairc…
 7
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
● Wolf Like Me G: Coyote Corner
 8
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Sport
● Windwalker E: Goreville Theatre
 16
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
● Inipi C: Woodland Cove
 8
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
● The Big Year F: Watchman’s Wall
 6
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
● Intuitive Compass D: Spring Wall
 13
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
● Rufus G: Coyote Corner
 4
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Sport
● Pig Farm E: Goreville Theatre
 10
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Sport
● Pondering Perpetual Motion H: Rebman Wall
 10
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
● Sassafras F: Watchman’s Wall
 9
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
● Puma E: Goreville Theatre
 5
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
● Reynold's Rewind F: Watchman’s Wall
 9
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
● Henhouse Prowler C: Woodland Cove
 27
5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a Sport
● Trickster G: Coyote Corner
 4
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
● Jaybird F: Watchman’s Wall
 6
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
● George Of The Jungle H: Rebman Wall
 5
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
● Blood Sweat and Smears E: Goreville Theatre
 4
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
● Medusa D: Spring Wall
 19
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
● Storm Maker E: Goreville Theatre
 8
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
● Murderbot H: Rebman Wall
 5
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
● Goldenrod D: Spring Wall
 7
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
● Catamount D: Spring Wall
 7
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
● Vision Quest H: Rebman Wall
 9
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
● Chocolate Rain D: Spring Wall
 10
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
● Proof of Purchase H: Rebman Wall
 4
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b Sport
● Styrax D: Spring Wall
 5
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
● Apex Predator E: Goreville Theatre
 8
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport

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