Minnesota · Rock climbing · Winona

Small Boulder

Apr–Oct
best months

Small Boulder offers accessible bouldering in Minnesota with a welcoming, intimate setting. The area provides a variety of problems suitable for climbers working on technique and strength across multiple grades, making it an ideal destination for both developing boulderers and those seeking a casual session close to home.

  • Nearby · Low Wall · Shew Buddy Gully · Main Wall Area
  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Small Boulder

    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.

    1. Jan

      27° / 11°

    2. Feb

      32° / 15°

    3. Mar

      45° / 26°

    4. Apr

      59° / 39°

    5. May

      72° / 51°

    6. Jun

      80° / 61°

    7. Jul

      85° / 65°

    8. Aug

      82° / 63°

    9. Sep

      75° / 55°

    10. Oct

      61° / 42°

    11. Nov

      45° / 30°

    12. Dec

      32° / 18°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Winona, MN, 0.8 mi away at 652 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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