Missouri · Rock climbing · Hartsburg

CM: Wilton

9 routes
5.9 – 5.12b
Sport · Trad
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

CM: Wilton is a climbing area in Missouri, about 1.7 miles from the town of Wilton. The land is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the area sits within a cluster of climbing spots, with South Wilton and the Meadows Area both within a quarter mile. The climbing here is a mix of sport and trad routes, with sport routes making up the majority. The YDS grades run from 5.9 up to 5.12b, and the hardest route listed is Bolt Route at 5.12b. Among the sport routes are Headwall Cave Left (Craigmile Memorial) at 5.9 and Scofflaw Arete at 5.10c. For timing, late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Columbia show May highs around 76°F and September highs around 80°F, while July and August average highs near 88°F. The closest climbing is South Wilton, about 0.1 mile away, and The Sport Wall is about 0.3 mile off. For a walk, the Turkey Creek Interpretive Nature Trail is about 7.8 miles away, and Deer Run Trail is about 9 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit CM: Wilton

    Best months: March–June and September–November. 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

      40° / 23°

      8 wet · 3 snow

    2. Feb

      45° / 26°

      8 wet · 3 snow

    3. Mar

      56° / 36°

      11 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      67° / 46°

      12 wet

    5. May

      76° / 56°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      85° / 65°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 69°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 67°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 58°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 47°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      55° / 36°

      9 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      44° / 27°

      8 wet · 2 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Columbia Rgnl Ap, MO, 9.5 mi away at 893 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (9)