Rapidan Falls
- Apr–Oct
- best months
Rapidan Falls is a Minnesota climbing destination featuring rock climbing in a scenic waterfall setting. The area offers climbing opportunities suited to climbers seeking a natural Minnesota crag experience, with the dramatic backdrop of cascading water adding to the appeal of this unique climbing environment.
- Nearby · Devil's Drip aka Devil's Gorge · The Hay Loft · Crevasse Falls
Best time to go · Apr–Oct
Best time to visit Rapidan Falls
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, 5.8 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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