Illinois · Rock climbing · Savanna

F: Brother Buttress

11 routes
5.2 – 5.10-
Trad · Top Rope
Apr–Oct
best months

Brother Buttress is a climbing area in Illinois, about 2 miles from the town of Savanna. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots in the area, with the Mississippi Palisades State Park Trails South just 0.1 mile away. The area has 11 climbing routes, with trad routes making up the bulk and a few top-roping options. Grades range from 5.2 to 5.10-, with the hardest route being The Old and the Zestless at 5.10-. Some of the routes are tied to a single climber, Dave Brown, who first led them in the late 1980s. Spring and fall are the most comfortable seasons. Typical averages from the Mt Carroll weather station, about 9 miles away, show May highs near 72°F and September highs near 77°F, with July peaking around 85°F. Other climbing areas within a tenth of a mile include E: Twin Sisters, D: Open Bible and H: Indian Head. Mississippi Palisades State Park Trails North lies about 2.7 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit F: Brother Buttress

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      31° / 11°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 14°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 26°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      61° / 36°

      11 wet

    5. May

      72° / 47°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 57°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 60°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 58°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 50°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 38°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 27°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      36° / 17°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Carroll, IL, 8.9 mi away at 640 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (11)