Jackson Falls is a seasonal waterfall within Shawnee National Forest. The sandstone bluffs of the shut-in are best known as a venue for rock climbing and speed climbing. A nearby campsite makes the falls area a noted location for the road-tripping climb community. The climbing area and formation is located near McCormick, an unincorporated hamlet within Pope County, Illinois.[1]

Rock climbing

The Jackson Falls glen contains approximately 500 named climbing routes, grouped into 60 climbing areas. The climbing routes utilize the gully's bluffs and small monoliths. The erosional history of the shut-in ensures that many of the climbs are 50 to 60 feet (15–18 meters) in height. The Illinois Office of Tourism describes the locality as a site of sports routes and bouldering.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Jackson Falls Trail" (PDF). Shawnee National Forest. United States Department of Agriculture. August 2016. Retrieved March 9, 2021. A remote experience in nature.
  2. ↑ "Activities: Jackson Falls". Illinois Office of Tourism. Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Retrieved March 9, 2021. Arguably the best rock climbing in southern Illinois.

37°30′29″N 88°40′59″W / 37.50793°N 88.68308°W / 37.50793; -88.68308

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