Minnesota · Bouldering · Mankato
Toad
- V2
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
- Apr–Oct
- best months
One of five climbs catalogued at Rasmussen West, this route sits in the middle of the crag's V0–V3 range. First ascent by Ben Ingman.
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- Minnemishinona FallsRock climbing · ~6 min drive
- Crevasse FallsRock climbing · ~8 min drive
- The Hay LoftRock climbing · ~9 min drive
- Devil's Drip aka Devil's GorgeRock climbing · ~9 min drive
- Tripple FallsRock climbing · ~9 min drive
- Rapidan FallsRock climbing · ~10 min drive
Best time to visit Toad
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, 0.6 mi away at 850 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
