Missouri · Rock climbing · Hartsburg

Crankcase

5.11c
grade
Trad Gear
style
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

One of nine routes catalogued in the Cro-Magnon Cave sector at Wilton, this climb sits in the middle range of the crag's 5.9 to 5.12b span. First ascent by KD mid '70s.

  • Nearby · The Drive-In · Walk Down Area · Main Area
  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Crankcase

    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.

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