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Michigan · Rock climbing · Champion Township · Near Ishpeming
Big Bay
- 3 routes
- 5.3
- Top Rope
- May–Sep
- best months
Big Bay is a climbing area in Michigan, about 3.3 miles from the town of Alder. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots in the Marquette area, with several other crags and bouldering areas within a couple of miles. 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 Secret Crag and Marquette (and Central UP) Bouldering, both about 1.7 miles away, and AAA Wall at 1.9 miles. In winter, the Hidden Grin Loop cross-country ski trail lies about 3.8 miles off.
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More in IshpemingBest time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit Big Bay
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, 5.1 mi away at 765 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Routes (3)
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