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kellarmac
Dec 19, 2006, 6:50 PM
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What are the access guidelines for climbing in Shawnee National Forest? The website says climbing is allowed in Jackson Falls, but nowhere else is listed. Is it alright to climb in other areas of Shawnee?
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shrug7
Dec 19, 2006, 8:28 PM
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I believe you can still climb at Giant City Park (Near C'dale) but I believe only at certain spots. There are a number of smaller places around check the Routes section for So. Ill.
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jds100
Dec 27, 2006, 5:14 PM
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Climbing is a recognized by the Forest Service as an accepted use of the resource in the Jackson Falls area of the Shawnee National Forest. In most other areas of the Forest, climbing is not recognized as an acceptable use of the resource, for various reasons, most typically because of protected or fragile ecosystems. This means that climbing is essentially not allowed -prohibited- in areas where it is not specifically allowed (a recognized use). Climbing is not the only recreational activity that is limited and restricted in the Forest, by the way, so don't take it 'personally'.
You may certainly contact the USFS ranger offices (http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/shawnee/) for specific information. After decades of climbing -bushwacking, exploring, developing, etc. etc.- and relationship-building, the Jackson Falls area has become the climbing destination in the Shawnee for good reason. You can also check the local guidebook (http://www.verticalheartland.com/E-Store.html) for more history and information.
It is HIGHLY recommended to observe and respect the restrictions put in place by the USFS, as well as all local, state and national land management authorities, and private land owners. Local climbers have worked for years (decades) to develop good relationships with land managers, particularly with the USFS, so all climbers can enjoy climbing access to these areas. Our work may not always be immediately apparent, but you would absolutely know it if we weren't there, if someone hadn't done the work for all of us.
I know this is more than you asked for, but, hey, there ya go...
(This post was edited by jds100 on Dec 29, 2006, 9:15 PM)
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