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Prairie Creek

46 Miles Away | 5 Routes

Rock is very similar to the rock quality found at Joinerville and is generally shaded. When tops, landings, and holds are cleaned, it is good rock and does not break. On the day I visited, I lucked out on meeting county park officials who take care of the park and do not mind bouldering. Do not rope climb, do not bolt, and do not climb near or in the archeological area. Practice best practices, leave no trace, and be respectful. The best approach to accessing the cliff lines is from the pavilion parking, which is located inside Prairie Creek Recreation Area. To access the parking, enter the park on the west side via the entrance at the corner of Jacobsen Drive and Summit Street in Maquoketa. The Pavilion is located at the end of the blacktop in the park.Once parked, head toward bridge behind the pavilion. Go across the bridge that goes over Prairie Creek and continue straight until you come to a "T" in the mowed trailed directly in front of the treeline and you should see a sign that reads, "Hiking Club Trail." This is the orange trail on the map. Go left and continue until you start seeing the rock lines on your right and the creek on your left starts to behind like a horseshoe. This is the main area thus far. There are small, faint trails travsing the cliff lines, which will lead you up to the boulder problems.There is potential also near the caves. To reach this area, do not cross the bridge. Instead, walk down to prairie creek behind the pavilion and follow the creek west. Once in the woods, you will start noticing rock outcroppings and the caves.


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