Climbing Near Bloomington, Indiana

Enjoy climbing the urban structures of Indiana University! Classic Indiana limestone provides for a variety of slopey, crimpy, and clean bouldering routes! Please be conscientious of climbing's effects on the building's structural and aesthetic integrity. Likewise, take care to be respectful to the inhabitants of each building! Climbing on the IU campus may make you popular with the campus security, and will likely cause many exclamations of delight. Routes in the "unsorted" category are routes in Bloomington that aren't located on campus. Simply walk around Indiana's beautiful campus and explore areas that look climbable! Indiana University can be found off of State Road 37 in Bloomington, IN. The University's boundaries are between 3rd and 10th st, Indiana st and Jefferson st.

Unlikely Wall was created when IN-37 was built leaving behind a limestone wall above the highway. There are both bolted routes and boulder problems to be found here. Although the rock can be very chossy in spots there are good climbs to be found. Please be aware that there are some bolts that have been cut, usually the first bolt of the climb. A stick clip easily reaches the second bolt.**Please, don't light fires here. An old firepit has been found close to Tennyson, with a bunch of old cigarette butts in it. Please be mindful of the crag. Option 1: From Bloomington take HWY 37 South to Harrodsburgh Exit. Park under the overpass. Locate the trail leading to the roadcut on the West side of the overpass. Option 2: From Bloomington take HWY 37 South and about 1 mile before the Harrodsburgh Exit park on the pullout on the right or drive up the dirt track to the top of the hill.

A secluded spot perfect for those new to outdoor climbing. There are two bolted routes on the west side of the bridge, both in the 5.8-5.9 range. if you're looking for Slab-y crack climbs to cut your teeth on this is this spot for you. Avoid climbing here with large groups to prevent drawing too much attention to this area. While the spot itself is very secluded, it is directly adjacent to a busy city park. Park in the lot on Pagoda Drive, head west from the lot toward the railroad tracks. there is a footpath down to Pleasant Run Creek. Pass under the bridge and find the established routes on the far side.