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Walk-up top rope setups near STL?

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PJK STL · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2019 · Points: 0

Title pretty much says it all. Anyone know of any spots near St. Louis to set up a TR without someone leading? I didn't see any at Robinson bluff or pere Marquette on mountain project.

Patrick R · · St. Louis, MO · Joined Nov 2016 · Points: 417

Chubb Trail crag or St. Francois State Park are probably you're closest options.

Dave Hug · · Carbondale, IL · Joined Oct 2013 · Points: 12,285

Pere Marquette State Park Illinois

PJK STL · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2019 · Points: 0
Dave Hug wrote: Pere Marquette State Park Illinois

Is there a trail to the top of the walls? I have only been once and did not notice one? (Though I wasn't at all looking for one)

Patrick R · · St. Louis, MO · Joined Nov 2016 · Points: 417
PJK STL wrote:

Is there a trail to the top of the walls? I have only been once and did not notice one? (Though I wasn't at all looking for one)

No trail but you can bushwack up there.  That being said I thought hiking on top of bluff was frowned upon but Dave can probably clarify on that point.

Dave Hug · · Carbondale, IL · Joined Oct 2013 · Points: 12,285

absolutely a trail to the top. just keep following the old gravel road you hike up to reach the  Lily wall, and while staying on the road, keep going past the Lily Wall. The road comes to a "Y", just hang left. It will take you to the top of the bluff directly above the Lily Wall. 

Patrick R · · St. Louis, MO · Joined Nov 2016 · Points: 417

But once you’re up there it’s all bushwack from wall to wall correct, no actual developed trail?

Dave Hug · · Carbondale, IL · Joined Oct 2013 · Points: 12,285

since Pere Marquette is not a largely used for too roping, yes, the top of the crag is well vegetated. 

Dave Hug · · Carbondale, IL · Joined Oct 2013 · Points: 12,285

You could also try St. Francois State Park in Missouri. 

PJK STL · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2019 · Points: 0
Patrick Rose wrote: Chubb Trail crag or St. Francois State Park are probably you're closest options.

Are the sport anchors at chubb trail crag reachable from the cliff top? I am looking into setting up some TR action here and wanted to know if I would be slinging trees or building something off of chains.

Patrick R · · St. Louis, MO · Joined Nov 2016 · Points: 417
PJK STL wrote:

Are the sport anchors at chubb trail crag reachable from the cliff top? I am looking into setting up some TR action here and wanted to know if I would be slinging trees or building something off of chains.

Yes you can reach them from cliff top though some are easier to get at than others.

Tommy Tenny · · Saint louis, mo · Joined Sep 2019 · Points: 0
  • I was just a chubb crack, I had to setup anchors to trees to lower down to top rope bolts. A warning about this spot. Bring good bug spray, i got eaten by mosquitoes, ticks, and chiggers. I think i got the ticks and chiggers at the top in the tall grass because my fam at the bottom only had to deal with mosquitoes. 
Dan Rapp · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2010 · Points: 0

elephant rocks ,  johnston shut inns , almost any crag in southern illinois

Sean G · · Indiana · Joined Apr 2012 · Points: 575
Dan Rapp wrote: elephant rocks ,  johnston shut inns , almost any crag in southern illinois

Is anyone familiar with SIlver Mines?  I'm curious if the top of this wall has a walk up?

https://www.mountainproject.com/area/111245342/splitter-crack-wall

bernard wolfe · · birmingham, al · Joined Jan 2007 · Points: 300

Are there no gyms convenient for you?

Sean G · · Indiana · Joined Apr 2012 · Points: 575

I'm in Northern Indiana.  The closest gym that I know of is 1.5 hrs away with no traffic.

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