West Clay Pit
- Apr–Oct
- best months
Is West Clay Pit open right now?
No closures listed
The National Park Service lists no closures for Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
As of · Source: NPS · Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
West Clay Pit is a Minnesota climbing area offering sport and traditional climbing opportunities on clay-based formations. The setting provides a unique geological experience distinct from the state's typical sandstone and limestone crags, with climbing suitable for a range of ability levels.
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Best time to visit West Clay Pit
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
23° / 7°
Feb
28° / 12°
Mar
41° / 23°
Apr
55° / 37°
May
68° / 48°
Jun
77° / 59°
Jul
82° / 64°
Aug
79° / 62°
Sep
72° / 52°
Oct
58° / 38°
Nov
41° / 26°
Dec
28° / 14°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at St Paul 3sw, MN, 2.3 mi away at 925 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Routes
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