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Michigan · Rock climbing · Powell Township · Near Ishpeming
AAA Wall
- 23 routes
- 5.4 – 5.12d
- Sport · Top Rope · Trad
- May–Sep
- best months
AAA Wall is a climbing area in Michigan, about 3.5 miles from the town of Big Bay. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots in the area, with two other climbing areas just 0.4 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 75°F with lows in the mid-50s, while winter highs stay in the 20s. The closest climbing neighbors are Marquette (and Central UP) Bouldering and Secret Crag, both about 0.4 miles away. Big Bay is a climbing area roughly 1.9 miles off. For a change of pace, the Bear Mountain Loop cross-country ski trail is about 2.3 miles away.
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More in IshpemingBest time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit AAA Wall
Best months: May–September. 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
24° / 10°
18 wet
Feb
27° / 11°
13 wet
Mar
35° / 18°
10 wet
Apr
47° / 28°
10 wet
May
60° / 40°
10 wet
Jun
70° / 50°
10 wet
Jul
75° / 56°
10 wet
Aug
75° / 55°
10 wet
Sep
68° / 48°
12 wet
Oct
54° / 38°
15 wet
Nov
41° / 27°
15 wet
Dec
29° / 18°
17 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Big Bay 1nw, MI, 3.9 mi away at 765 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Routes (23)
16. Iron Man5.10a4. Politely InsistentFA: Equipped by L.P. and P.P.5.10a6. Fine WineFA: Equipped by P.P.5.10a0 Home Free5.10b12. Flight Of The GumbiesFA: Equipped by L.P. and P.P.5.10b15. Flat Iron Right5.10c/d14. Flat Iron Left5.10d8. Carbo BoyFA: Kelly Laakso, Equipped by P.P.5.10d10. Protein BoyFA: Equipped by P.P.5.11a11. Finger Lick'n GoodFA: Yooper, Equipped by P.P.5.11d5. Nasal Drip5.12+9. Lipid Boy5.12d19. Frozen Fingers5.420. Friction Friction5.517. Final Fantasy5.62. Greg's Sonic BoomFA: Equipped by L.P. and P.P.5.77. Cheese And CrackersFA: Equipped by P.P.5.71. 'Tis Merely A Flesh Wound.5.818. Banjo Godfather5.87.3 Cheez-it5.83. Gooble GoobleFA: Equipped by L.P.5.97.5 Charcuterie5.913. Flakey5.9+
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