Minnesota · Bouldering · Grand Marais

Wasp hole

Is Wasp hole open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Superior National Forest. It doesn't name Wasp hole, 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 Nov 9, 11:20 PM CST · Source: USFS · Superior National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of 12 boulder problems catalogued at Gunflint Trail, this climb sits near the easier end of the crag's V0+ to V9+ range.

Also worth it near here
- Grand Marais Downtown BeachBeach · ~2 min drive
- Gunflint Trail Scenic BywayScenic drive · ~2 min drive
- Grand Marais RV Park and CampgroundCamping · ~2 min drive
- Pincushion-East OverlookCross-country skiing · ~2 min drive
Best time to visit Wasp hole
Best months: June–September. 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
  21° / 6°
  7 wet
2. Feb
  25° / 8°
  5 wet
3. Mar
  33° / 18°
  6 wet
4. Apr
  44° / 29°
  7 wet
5. May
  53° / 37°
  9 wet
6. Jun
  61° / 44°
  10 wet
7. Jul
  69° / 52°
  10 wet
8. Aug
  69° / 54°
  9 wet
9. Sep
  62° / 47°
  10 wet
10. Oct
  50° / 36°
  9 wet
11. Nov
  37° / 24°
  7 wet
12. Dec
  26° / 13°
  7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Grand Marais, MN, 1 mi away at 612 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