Vanished Edens
- V4
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
- Apr, Jun–Oct
- best months
One of two climbs catalogued at Backbone State Park in the Hot Stuff Camp Roof sector, sitting at the upper end of the grade span. First ascent by Joe Feldman, 2019.
- Nearby · Backbone State Park · Backbone East · Drive In Wall
Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct
Best time to visit Vanished Edens
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.
Jan
26° / 8°
9 wet · 7 snow
Feb
31° / 12°
8 wet · 6 snow
Mar
44° / 24°
10 wet · 4 snow
Apr
58° / 35°
11 wet · 1 snow
May
70° / 47°
13 wet
Jun
79° / 58°
12 wet
Jul
82° / 61°
10 wet
Aug
80° / 58°
10 wet
Sep
74° / 49°
9 wet
Oct
61° / 37°
9 wet
Nov
45° / 26°
8 wet · 2 snow
Dec
32° / 15°
9 wet · 6 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Manchester #2, IA, 11.3 mi away at 990 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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