Climbing Workshop Fall 2025 (3 Day Event at Fall Creek Falls State Park)

Friday
Meet at 7 pm (CST) – Participants will meet and greet at the Eli Field (see map link below). The evening will consist of introductions, a climbing video, and hands-on with the knots used in this sport, as well as an overview of the belay techniques.

Saturday
Meet at 8 am (CST) – Participants will meet with Ranger Ray to review the safety precautions for the program. The group will leave and travel to the Copperhead Climbing area. Parking is at Fall Creek Falls waterfall parking area. Then a short walk to the head of the trail. A number of top-rope climbs and a short rappel will be set up for the day. Climbs range in difficulty. There are climbs for beginners and for those who would like to test their climbing abilities. The rappel is 50 ft and is great for those who have never experienced the thrill (a belay is used for this rappel ). It will also prepare you for the longer rappel on Sunday. The day ends when everyone has had enough. * You are free to leave at any time.

Sunday
Meet at 9 am (CST) – Everyone meets and then proceeds to the parking area at Millikan’s Overlook. The climbs and rappel will be set up at Buzzard’s Roost. There will be climbs ranging in difficulty set up for you to “take”. The long rappel will be set up on the left side of Buzzards Roost. It is approx. 150 ft. (a belay is used for this rappel ). The day ends around 2 pm, or before if you are worn out from all the routes you’ve taken. * You are free to leave at any time.

(Please let one of the instructors know of your plans if you decide to leave early.)

Directions to Eli Field: https://maps.app.goo.gl/N1TdpYZY2nE2vKkB8

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