Devil's Backbone Sandstone
Ashland, Missouri
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Conditions: Blocked
for climbing area, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 19 h ago · oldest 19 h
problem: Agency alerts
22 active alerts in Houston/Rolla/Cedar Creek Ranger District; most severe: Forest Closure - Bridge Replacement at Paddy Creek
USFSPosted Dec 1 · checked 19 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 84°F / low 62°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for climbing area
OpenWeather19 h ago
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Devil's Backbone Sandstone
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About this crag
Devil's Backbone Sandstone is a climbing crag in Missouri with 3 routes. It features sandstone rock and offers bouldering pads, sport, and trad climbing options.
Facts about this crag
Where it is
- Houston/Rolla/Cedar Creek Ranger District · Ranger district
- Mark Twain National Forest · National forest
- Managed by
- Forest Service
Conditions
Active alerts for Houston/Rolla/Cedar Creek Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:
Forest Closure - Bridge Replacement at Paddy Creek
critical · posted Sep 16, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Cedar Creek Trail - Smith CreeHiking1.4 mi
- Cedar Creek Trail - the MoonHiking3.3 mi
- Pine RidgeCamping3.4 mi
- Mill CreekHiking3.4 mi
- Cedar Creek - Pine RidgeHiking3.4 mi
- Cedar Creek - SouthHiking4.6 mi
- Cedar CreekCanoeing6.4 mi
- Middle RiverCanoeing8.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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