Illinois · Bouldering · Golconda

Nimbus

V6-7
grade
Bouldering Pads
style
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Nimbus open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shawnee National Forest. It doesn't name Nimbus, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Shawnee National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of the hardest problems at One Horse Gap's Nimbus Boulder, representing the upper end of the crag's V0–V7 range.

  • Nearby · One Horse Gap · The Forge · Manky Alcove
  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Nimbus

    Best months: March–June and September–November. 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

      41° / 22°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      46° / 25°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      56° / 33°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 43°

      11 wet

    5. May

      75° / 53°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 62°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 65°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 63°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 55°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      69° / 43°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 33°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      45° / 26°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rosiclare 5nw, IL, 4 mi away at 400 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.