| Type: | Trad, 90 ft (27 m) |
| GPS: | 37.70429, -89.49038 |
| FA: | Jim Thurmond Free Solo 1984 |
| Page Views: | 86 total · 7/month |
| Shared By: | Alec Tilley on Mar 23, 2025 |
| Admins: | Alec Tilley, Dave Hug, Kevin Sierzega, Aaron Mc |
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Most of the climbing at Fountain Bluff occurs on private property.
This climbing area is encumbered by a conservation easement, known as an Illinois registered Land and Water Reserve (LWR) as of 2024. Allowable uses are regulated and the natural resources on site are protected by law. Please refer to LWR section for more details.
This climbing area is encumbered by a conservation easement, known as an Illinois registered Land and Water Reserve (LWR) as of 2024. Allowable uses are regulated and the natural resources on site are protected by law. Please refer to LWR section for more details.
Description
Originally put up Free Solo by Jim Thurmond in 1984. Great trad route at the Gendarme. Starts up wide leaning crack in ramp corner. Leads to double crack face movement toward the top. Gear is mostly good, Double Rack.
Named Kingsnake due to the surprising serpent encounter during the first ascent Ha!



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