The Crunge
- 5.12-
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
- Aug
- best months
Is The Crunge open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Superior National Forest. It doesn't name The Crunge, so check the source for the area it covers.
Post Wildfire Closures, Effective October 1, 2026
Agency closure covering Superior National Forest · Order 09-09-00-26-11 · USFS · Superior National Forest
Forest Road Improvement Projects
Agency alert covering Superior National Forest · USFS · Superior National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Superior National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
One of 14 routes catalogued at C Section, this climb sits near the top of the grade range that spans 5.8 to 5.12- at the crag. First ascent by Sean Foster.
- M&M Hill - Crane LakeRock climbing · Next door
- Willie WallRock climbing · Next door
- Government BayRock climbing · ~4 min drive
- Crane Lake WallRock climbing · ~8 min drive
- Jeff's World (MN/CA border)Rock climbing · ~10 min drive
- Secret Lake and Warmup wallRock climbing · ~16 min drive
- Swamp WallRock climbing · ~18 min drive
- Jeff's World (Proper)Rock climbing · ~18 min drive
- Science BoulderRock climbing · ~52 min drive
- The Road Side BoulderRock climbing · ~54 min drive
Best time to visit The Crunge
Best months: August. 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
15° / -8°
13 wet
Feb
21° / -6°
10 wet
Mar
34° / 8°
9 wet
Apr
48° / 23°
11 wet
May
61° / 35°
14 wet
Jun
71° / 46°
15 wet
Jul
75° / 51°
14 wet
Aug
74° / 48°
12 wet
Sep
64° / 41°
13 wet
Oct
50° / 31°
14 wet
Nov
33° / 17°
14 wet
Dec
21° / 2°
13 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Orr 3e, MN, 19.3 mi away at 1,315 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Closures we've recorded since August 2026
Forest-wide Fire Restrictions
Superior National Forest · Order dated July 12, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Aug 25, 2026 · Forest Service
