Iowa · Bouldering · Ely
Astro League
- V4-5
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
- Apr, Jun
- best months
One of two climbs catalogued at Dows, located in the East Bluff sector. First ascent by Midwest Rock Violators.
- West BluffRock climbing · Next door
- The Last PortageRock climbing · Next door
- Palisades Kepler State ParkRock climbing · ~1 min drive
- Raccoon CoveRock climbing · ~2 min drive
- Waldo's Rock ParkRock climbing · ~16 min drive
- Centennial ParkRock climbing · ~22 min drive
- Chicago WallRock climbing · ~51 min drive
- Gumby WallRock climbing · ~51 min drive
- Wild Iowa WallRock climbing · ~51 min drive
- Pictured RocksRock climbing · ~51 min drive
Best time to visit Astro League
Best months: April, June and August–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.
Jan
30° / 13°
9 wet
Feb
35° / 17°
8 wet
Mar
49° / 27°
10 wet
Apr
63° / 38°
11 wet
May
74° / 50°
13 wet
Jun
82° / 60°
12 wet
Jul
86° / 63°
10 wet
Aug
83° / 61°
9 wet
Sep
77° / 53°
9 wet
Oct
64° / 42°
9 wet
Nov
48° / 29°
9 wet
Dec
35° / 19°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cedar Rapids #1, IA, 11.4 mi away at 813 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
