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Bouldering · Illinois

Bouldering in Illinois

2 operators across Illinois. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.

Mapped bouldering routes

230

12 crags

Rated 4.5+ on Google

2 of 2

Cities

2

Best season

Apr to Oct

Operators

Bouldering operators

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Crags

Where to go bouldering in Illinois

Crags with bouldering in Illinois
12
Routes and problems at them
230

Crags with the most routes

  1. C: Park Bouldering41 routes · V0–V12
  2. Chicago Buildering39 routes · V0–V5-
  3. Ghost Dance Canyon32 routes · V0–V6
  4. A: Devils Standtable31 routes · V0–V9
  5. Z. Bouldering in the Canyon Proper21 routes · V0–V11

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