Minnesota · Rock climbing · Crane Lake Township

C Section

14 routes
5.8 – 5.12-
Sport
Aug
best months

Is C Section open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Superior National Forest. It doesn't name C Section, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Superior National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

C Section is a sport climbing area in northern Minnesota, set within the Lacroix Ranger District of Superior National Forest and Kabetogama State Forest. The land is managed by the State Department of Natural Resources, and the area sits about 0.1 mile from the M&M Hill - Crane Lake and Willie Wall climbing areas, making it easy to pair with those. The climbing here is all sport, with 14 routes spread across a range from 5.8 to 5.12-. The median grade is 5.10, and the hardest route is The Crunge at 5.12-. Among the named routes are C Saw at 5.8, Clouds at 5.9, and Assassin's Creed at 5.10. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Orr run to highs around 75°F in July, with lows near 51°F. Winters are severe, with January highs around 15°F and lows near -8°F. The Baylis Herriman Main and Baylis Herriman River Run hikes are within half a mile. For an overnight stay, Echo Lake Campground is about 5 miles away.

Routes (14)