Iowa · Rock climbing · Monticello

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5.12b/c
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Apr–Oct
best months

Located in the T-Wall sector of Pictured Rocks, this climb sits in the upper range of the 18 routes catalogued at the crag, which span from 5.5 to 5.12d. First ascent by Troy Davison.

  • Nearby · Gumby Wall · Chicago Wall · Wild Iowa Wall
  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

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    Best months: April–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

      27° / 11°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      32° / 15°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 26°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 37°

      10 wet

    5. May

      70° / 49°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 60°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 63°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 60°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 51°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 38°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 28°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      33° / 18°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cascade, IA, 7.8 mi away at 814 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.