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Cheerio Bowl

5.10a, Sport, 50 ft (15 m),  Avg: 3.6 from 251 votes
FA: Eric Ulner circa 1993
Illinois > Jackson Falls > E S Canyon > C. Hidden Peaks > D. Pricker Peak

Description

Climb through the first three bolts (crux) to the prow like feature. Then take a good rest and head left to the face, up the arete and then cut right and up to the finish. A pumpy finish to the chains.

Location

On the furthest left side of Pricker Peak.

Protection

I think 8 bolts.

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Nick Thune on a classic route.
[Hide Photo] Nick Thune on a classic route.
Pricker Peak, looking at Cheerio Bowl (starts right of arete and follows it up) and Captain Crunch (right of Cheerio Bowl)
[Hide Photo] Pricker Peak, looking at Cheerio Bowl (starts right of arete and follows it up) and Captain Crunch (right of Cheerio Bowl)
Rob on Cheerio Bowl.
[Hide Photo] Rob on Cheerio Bowl.
moving into the 3 bolt crux up to the bowl
[Hide Photo] moving into the 3 bolt crux up to the bowl
best 5.10 of Jackson
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Another one of you and your belay, nice chatting with you guys
[Hide Photo] Another one of you and your belay, nice chatting with you guys
Never caught your name, but I promised I would post on MP. here ya go dude!
[Hide Photo] Never caught your name, but I promised I would post on MP. here ya go dude!
Josh crushing!!
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sending it for the girls
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John
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Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Forestvonsinkafinger
Iowa
 
[Hide Comment] 8 draws and anchors. Bring a longer draw or sling for the bolt above the bowl (reduces drag). Apr 4, 2011
Blake Green
Jersey City, NJ
 
[Hide Comment] The top half of the route goes nicely on gear. Has anyone done the variation staying in the dihedral rather than stepping around the arete? Apr 5, 2011
Marshall King
Bloomington, IL
 
[Hide Comment] Absolute classic! Must climb if you are new to area. May 3, 2016
Billy Arthur
St. Louis
[Hide Comment] youtu.be/iWWGMm7LTJQ Amazing climb, filmed 11/2018 Dec 9, 2018
Gabe S
[Hide Comment] I recommend packing a stick-clip if you are a novice climber. The most technically demanding moves on this route are before the third bolt, so a poorly executed fall could mean hitting the ground. Other than this short section, the route is a blast! Possibly the best low-grade climb in Jackson Falls, and I don't say that lightly. Aug 16, 2020
yann gauthier
val david
 
[Hide Comment] youtube.com/watch?v=VjhzFIy… the best 5.10 of Jackson falls ....? Oct 28, 2025