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AKSClimbs
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Nov 7, 2012
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Aug 2011
· Points: 4,698
Any Suggestions on bouldering locations in Iowa?
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Jason England
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Nov 12, 2012
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Cedar rapids, IA
· Joined Aug 2011
· Points: 0
What part of Iowa re you in?
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Woodchuck ATC
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Nov 12, 2012
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Nov 2007
· Points: 3,280
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Pete Cutler
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Nov 12, 2012
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Des Moines, IA
· Joined Apr 2012
· Points: 5
haha no. Climb Iowa in Grimes- great gym Wall-Nut Creek Mountaineering just south of ames ISU, Iowa and UNI gyms the parking ramp behind es-tas bar in ames there's some so-so limestone cliffs in NE Iowa, but shit, Horseshoe Canyon Ranch is only 7 hrs from des moines. Easy weekend!
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J. Stark
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Nov 13, 2012
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Iowa
· Joined Oct 2010
· Points: 649
There's lots of quality limestone on the eastern side of the state. That being said, it hasn't seen much development in the way of bouldering. So if you're into exploring and seeking out new lines you should check out some of the state and county parks. There are a couple, such as Whitewater Canyon, where climbing of any kind is not allowed so look into the rules and regulations before you hit the trail. Good luck!
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AKSClimbs
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Nov 13, 2012
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Aug 2011
· Points: 4,698
Sweet. I am just looking for some areas to explore that do not have much development.
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J. Stark
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Nov 13, 2012
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Iowa
· Joined Oct 2010
· Points: 649
Pictured Rocks has lots of short, steep rock just off the parking area that isn't tall enough to warrant bolts.
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Mike Noth
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Nov 13, 2012
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IA
· Joined Aug 2009
· Points: 30
the backside of the des moines art center has a good traverse circuit - they didn't appear to mind...
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AKSClimbs
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Nov 13, 2012
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Aug 2011
· Points: 4,698
Is pictured rocks worth the two hour drive to boulder for a day?
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J. Stark
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Nov 13, 2012
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Iowa
· Joined Oct 2010
· Points: 649
It's the most easily accessible crag so it's probably a good place to start. Where are you driving in from? There might be places closer to you...
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AKSClimbs
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Nov 13, 2012
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Aug 2011
· Points: 4,698
driving from central IL looking to explore a little
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Pete Cutler
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Nov 13, 2012
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Des Moines, IA
· Joined Apr 2012
· Points: 5
Pictured rocks is 3.5hrs from des Moines and I've driven it plenty of times fora day. You might want to bring a rope though... Not sure about the quality of bouldering - unless you're into high balls
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AKSClimbs
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Nov 14, 2012
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Unknown Hometown
· Joined Aug 2011
· Points: 4,698
Is there any other parks with potential?
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