West Falls
- 1 route
- 5.9
- Sport
Is West Falls open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Shawnee National Forest. It doesn't name West Falls, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).
Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area temporarily closed due to road work
Agency closure covering Shawnee National Forest · USFS · Shawnee National Forest
Boil Water Order at Pharaoh Campground at Garden of the Gods
Agency closure covering Shawnee National Forest · USFS · Shawnee National Forest
McClure Road Closed
Agency closure covering Shawnee National Forest · USFS · Shawnee National Forest
Lane reduction on bridge near IL Iron Furnace
Agency alert covering Shawnee National Forest · USFS · Shawnee National Forest
Failing Culvert on Oakwood Bottoms Road FSR # 786
Agency alert covering Shawnee National Forest · USFS · Shawnee National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Shawnee National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
West Falls is a climbing area in the Hidden Springs Ranger District of Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among several other climbing spots, with Dynasty Wall, Battle Axe Tower and Mr. Jimmy all about 0.1 mile away. The area has one sport route, The Munchkin, which is graded 5.9 on the YDS scale. That makes it a single, straightforward option for climbers looking for a sport climb in the district. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Dixon Springs show May highs around 77°F and October highs around 71°F, while July and August average in the upper 80s. Middle Falls and North Bluff are both within a third of a mile, and Redbud Campground at Bell Smith Springs is about 2 miles away.
Routes (1)
The Munchkin Boulder(1)
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