Iowa · Rock climbing · Mount Vernon

Melania

5.10-
grade
Trad Gear
style
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

One of 18 routes catalogued at Palisades Kepler State Park, this climb sits near the top of the grade range established across the crag. First ascent by Midwest Rock Violators.

  • Nearby · The Last Portage · Palisades Kepler State Park · West Bluff
  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Melania

    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

      28° / 11°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      33° / 16°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 27°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 38°

      12 wet

    5. May

      71° / 50°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 60°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 63°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 60°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 52°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 40°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 28°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      33° / 17°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cedar Rapids Muni Ap, IA, 10.4 mi away at 868 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.