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Illinois · Rock climbing · Simpson · Near Goreville
Dynasty Wall
- 14 routes
- 5.9 – 5.13d
- Sport
Dynasty Wall is a sport climbing area in Shawnee National Forest, on the Hidden Springs Ranger District in southern Illinois. The Forest Service manages the land, and the wall sits among several other named climbing areas and a hike, all within a short distance of one another. The wall has 14 sport routes, with grades ranging from 5.9 to 5.13d. Flappin' Jack is the easiest, and Dynasty, the namesake route, is the hardest. Empress of the South and Hydraulic Hyena also sit among the more established options. Spring and fall are the most comfortable seasons to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 77°F and October highs around 71°F, while July and August average highs near 88°F. West Falls, Battle Axe Tower and Exam Wall are all climbing areas about a tenth of a mile away, and the Middle Falls hike is similarly close.
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Mouse in Your PantsFA: Phillip Carrier 20075.10bEmpress of the SouthFA: Chris Schmick 20005.11aTin ManFA: Jacob Teal5.11aMighty MouseFA: Phillip Carrier5.11dRussiaFA: Chris Schmick5.12aThat's What She SaidFA: Phillip Carrier5.12aHydraulic HyenaFA: Kipp Trummel 20045.12cDSBFA: Greg Thomas5.12dFlaireFA: Jim Thurmond 19975.12dBack to the MudFA: Brian Capps5.13Emperor of the NorthFA: Rich Bechler5.13aDynastyFA: Brad Weaver 20065.13dFlappin' JackFA: Karen Clark 20045.9The MunchkinFA: Alan Carrier 19925.9
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