The Hay Loft
- Apr–Oct
- best months
The Hay Loft offers climbing on Minnesota rock with a welcoming, accessible character. This crag provides a range of climbing experiences suitable for climbers developing their skills and those seeking solid, straightforward pitches in a local setting.
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- Rapidan FallsRock climbing · ~2 min drive
- Minneopa Falls (Minneopa State Park)Rock climbing · ~5 min drive
- Mankato Area Bouldering (Mankato)Rock climbing · ~5 min drive
- Minnemishinona FallsRock climbing · ~7 min drive
- Judson Bottom RoadRock climbing · ~8 min drive
- Rasmussen WestRock climbing · ~9 min drive
- The Lonely BoulderRock climbing · ~9 min drive
Best time to visit The Hay Loft
Best months: April–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
24° / 6°
6 wet
Feb
29° / 9°
6 wet
Mar
41° / 22°
8 wet
Apr
57° / 34°
10 wet
May
69° / 47°
11 wet
Jun
79° / 58°
11 wet
Jul
82° / 62°
10 wet
Aug
79° / 59°
9 wet
Sep
74° / 50°
8 wet
Oct
60° / 37°
8 wet
Nov
43° / 25°
6 wet
Dec
29° / 13°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mankato, MN, 5.2 mi away at 850 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Routes
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