Sandstone
- May–Oct
- best months
Sandstone crag in Minnesota offers climbing on the state's distinctive sedimentary rock formations. The area provides accessible climbing on sandstone faces with a range of angles and features, making it suitable for climbers developing their skills on this unique Midwestern stone. The setting captures the character of Minnesota's geological landscape.
- Sigma WallRock climbing · ~36 min drive
- The Lost Boys BouldersRock climbing · ~36 min drive
- Main Flow AreaRock climbing · ~36 min drive
- Diagonals WallRock climbing · ~36 min drive
- Robinson Park BoulderingRock climbing · ~36 min drive
- Sax WallRock climbing · ~36 min drive
- Relationship WallRock climbing · ~36 min drive
- EldonRock climbing · ~36 min drive
- Teacher's OverlookRock climbing · ~38 min drive
- The WAZ Boulders (Rochester)Rock climbing · ~47 min drive
Best time to visit Sandstone
Best months: May–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
20° / 2°
9 wet
Feb
26° / 6°
8 wet
Mar
38° / 18°
9 wet
Apr
52° / 30°
10 wet
May
66° / 41°
12 wet
Jun
75° / 52°
11 wet
Jul
79° / 56°
10 wet
Aug
77° / 54°
10 wet
Sep
69° / 46°
10 wet
Oct
55° / 35°
11 wet
Nov
38° / 22°
10 wet
Dec
25° / 10°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sandstone 6 W, MN, 14.4 mi away at 1,130 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
