Skip to Content

Routes : North America : United States : Indiana : Central : Shades State Park

Shades State Park

RSS FeedClick on "Routes" to subscribe to a RSS feed of all new routes added to this category. Click on "Ascents" for a RSS feed of all new ascents recorded in this category. Routes | Ascents

Climbing Sections:


About Shades State Park:

Shades State Park was once called "Shades of Death". This area has tons of history but that doesn't change the climbing scene here which is... there isn't one. Climbing is illegal in Indiana State Parks and the rock is a big choss pile covered in moss.

Nearest town or city: Crawfordsville
Directions: Go 8 miles southwest of Indiana 47 from Crawfordsville to Indiana 234. Turn right (north) and go 5 miles to where Indiana 234 curves to the right (north). Thurn left (west) onto Montgomery County 800 South. Follow the signs.
Latitude, Longitude:
Access Issues:
Camping: Yes
When to Climb:
Quantity of Climbs: