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Iowa
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At a glance
Backbone East
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Backbone East offers climbing on Iowa's distinctive layered sedimentary formations, providing a mix of vertical faces and featured terrain. This crag suits climbers seeking accessible outdoor rock in the heartland, with routes that range across various difficulty levels and styles.
Backbone State Park
~0 min drive
Iowa climbing on natural rock formations with routes for multiple skill levels.
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~16 min drive
Iowa climbing area with varied routes for multiple skill levels.
North Slope, The
~16 min drive
North-facing Iowa crag with varied climbing and solid rock.
She Comes First
~16 min drive
Iowa climbing area with varied routes for developing climbers.
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~16 min drive
Iowa climbing area with accessible routes for developing climbers.
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~16 min drive
Iowa climbing area with routes for multiple skill levels.
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~16 min drive
Moss-draped Iowa crag with varied climbing in a verdant setting.
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~1h 2m drive
Natural rock climbing in Iowa with accessible vertical terrain.
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~1h 2m drive
Iowa climbing area with natural rock formations and varied climbing opportunities.
Ice Cave Wall
~1h 2m drive
Iowa climbing destination featuring varied routes on natural rock formations.