Wizard Wall
- 16 routes
- 5.9 – 5.13a
- Sport · Trad · Mixed
Wizard Wall is a climbing area in Illinois, within the Hidden Springs Ranger District of Shawnee National Forest. The Forest Service manages the land, and the spot sits among a cluster of other climbing and hiking destinations, with Main Pool, North Falls and Middle Falls all about 0.1 mile away. The routes here run from easy to challenging. Of the 16 climbing routes, 11 are sport, and the grades range from 5.9 to 5.13a. Trad routes include Deception at 5.9 and Eat Dirt at 5.10a. Sport climbers will find Spring Animation at 5.11c/d and Breakfast Club at 5.13a. For the most comfortable conditions, late spring and early fall stand out. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 77°F and October highs around 71°F. Summer is hotter, with July highs near 88°F.
