Illinois · Rock climbing · Alto Pass · Near Goreville

Railroad Boulder

7 routes
V1 – V4
Bouldering
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Railroad Boulder open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shawnee National Forest. It doesn't name Railroad Boulder, 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.

Railroad Boulder is a bouldering area in the Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District of Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Alto Pass and A: Quetil Trail Bluff each about 0.1 mile away, and F: Bouldering at the same distance. The Quetil Trail hike lies about 0.3 mile off. The area is a bouldering destination, with seven routes all rated on the V scale. The easiest are V1- and V1, and the hardest is V4. Among the named routes are Kitten's Claws at V1, Alto standard at V3-4 and Bane of Chris at V4. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Anna run from highs around 71°F in April to 73°F in October, while July highs average about 90°F. Pine Hills Campground is about 6.9 miles away, and Clear Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 4.2 miles off.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Trail of Tears Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 6.2 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Havisham Bourbon Bar

    Bar

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    Cobden Museum

    Museum

    On your way back · 4 mi

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