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Michigan · Rock climbing · Marquette · Near Ishpeming
Shawshank
- 16 routes
- 5.3 – 5.12a
- Trad · Sport · Top Rope
- May–Aug
- best months
Shawshank is a climbing area in Michigan, about 1.3 miles from the community of Pioneer Estates. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, so it works well as a stop in a day of exploring the surrounding crags. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Marquette weather station show July highs around 75°F with lows near 58°F, while winter brings frequent snow days and highs in the 20s. Incarceration Crag is just 0.1 mile away, and Graffiti Wall is 0.2 mile off. Lower Pile is 0.8 mile away. For an overnight stay, Kona Hills Campground is about 1.2 miles from the area.
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More in IshpemingBest time to go · May–Aug
Best time to visit Shawshank
Best months: May–August. 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
25° / 12°
17 wet · 17 snow
Feb
27° / 12°
13 wet · 13 snow
Mar
35° / 21°
11 wet · 9 snow
Apr
46° / 31°
10 wet · 4 snow
May
59° / 41°
12 wet
Jun
68° / 50°
12 wet
Jul
75° / 58°
11 wet
Aug
74° / 58°
11 wet
Sep
67° / 52°
13 wet
Oct
54° / 40°
14 wet · 1 snow
Nov
41° / 29°
14 wet · 7 snow
Dec
30° / 19°
15 wet · 13 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Marquette, MI, 2.3 mi away at 665 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Routes (16)
5. Toillette de la Porcupine5.106. Shin Dig5.1013. Permission to Piss5.10c14. Andy Dufrense Got the Best of Him5.119. 5.115.118. 5.12?5.121. 5.12?5.12a12. Warden Norton’s Chimney5.37. Wet Zipper5.511. Jack 20015.62. March Madness5.73. April Fools5.74. Hans Solo5.810. Leaving Tracks5.9Birth CanalFA: First Recorded Ascent: Micah C.V-easyBad Nose JobFA: First Known Ascent: Micah C.V1-2
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