Illinois · Rock climbing · Waterloo

Pistol

1 route
5.10+
Sport
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Pistol is a climbing area in Illinois, about 1.2 miles from the town of Fountain. It sits right next to the Left Of Waterfall climbing area, which is just 0.1 mile away, making it easy to pair the two for a single visit. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Festus, Missouri, show October highs around 70°F with lows near 46°F, and May highs around 76°F. July is the warmest month, with typical highs near 88°F. Fountain Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 0.8 mile away. Across the state line in Missouri, Limestone Hill Trail is about 6.8 miles off, and Monroe City Creek, another paddling option, is about 9 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Pistol

    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°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      46° / 25°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      56° / 34°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 44°

      11 wet

    5. May

      76° / 54°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      85° / 63°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 67°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 65°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      81° / 57°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      70° / 46°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 35°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      45° / 27°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Festus, MO, 11.2 mi away at 600 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (1)

Right Of Waterfall(1)

Unknown 6FA: Thurmond5.10+