Trestle 2
- 7 routes
- 5.7 – 5.9
- Sport
- May–Oct
- best months
Trestle 2 is a sport climbing area in Minnesota, about half a mile from Moorhead. It sits right next to Shake Dome, another climbing area, and is close to several cross-country ski trails, which makes it a convenient stop for climbers and skiers alike. The climbing here is all sport, with seven routes ranging from 5.7 to 5.9 on the YDS scale. The Easy Route is the lowest grade at 5.7, and the Bottom Brick Traverse and The Pogo Hole Route are the hardest at 5.9. The routes are all sport, so expect bolts rather than traditional gear. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Moorhead show July highs around 82°F with lows near 61°F, while January highs average just 17°F. Shake Dome is just 0.1 mile away, and the Moorhead Cooridor River Trail and Riverfront Ski Trail are each about 0.2 mile off. The Red River Primitive Trail is roughly 1.8 miles away.
- Shake DomeRock climbing0.1 mi
- Moorhead Cooridor River TrailCross-country skiing0.2 mi
- Riverfront Ski TrailCross-country skiing0.2 mi
- Homestead Ski TrailCross-country skiing0.4 mi
- Red River Primitive TrailCross-country skiing1.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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Best time to visit Trestle 2
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
17° / 0°
9 wet
Feb
23° / 4°
7 wet
Mar
37° / 18°
8 wet
Apr
54° / 32°
9 wet
May
68° / 45°
11 wet
Jun
78° / 56°
12 wet
Jul
82° / 61°
10 wet
Aug
80° / 58°
9 wet
Sep
71° / 49°
9 wet
Oct
55° / 35°
9 wet
Nov
38° / 21°
8 wet
Dec
23° / 8°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Moorhead, MN, 1.4 mi away at 904 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
