Illinois · Rock climbing · Rockford

The Dawn Wall

Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

The Dawn Wall offers climbing on Illinois rock with a character shaped by the region's geology. This crag provides opportunities for climbers seeking solid stone and varied angle work in a natural Illinois setting. The area suits climbers looking to develop technique on authentic local rock.

  • Nearby · Sterling Sinnissippi Park · Restroom · Lone Rock Trail
  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit The Dawn Wall

    Best months: April and June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      29° / 15°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      33° / 18°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 28°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 38°

      12 wet

    5. May

      71° / 49°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 60°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 64°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 62°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 53°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 42°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 31°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      34° / 20°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rockford Gtr Rockford Ap, IL, 8.8 mi away at 730 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes

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