Missouri · Rock climbing · Osceola

Crescent Wall

11 routes
5.4 – 5.13-
Sport · Mixed · Trad
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Crescent Wall is a climbing area in the Harry Truman Recreation Area in Missouri, managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, so it works well as one stop in a day of exploring the surrounding walls. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Osceola show October highs around 70°F with lows near 46°F, and May highs around 77°F. July is the warmest month, with typical highs near 90°F. Several climbing areas lie about 0.1 mile away, including Missoureality Wall, Stealth Wall and Slabtown. Legacy Wall is about 1.5 miles off, and Coon Creek, a canoeing spot, is roughly 6 miles away.

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

    Best time to visit Crescent Wall

    Best months: March–May 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

      42° / 21°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      47° / 25°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      58° / 35°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      67° / 44°

      8 wet

    5. May

      77° / 55°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 64°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 68°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 66°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      81° / 57°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      70° / 46°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      57° / 34°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      46° / 25°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Osceola, MO, 2.4 mi away at 744 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (11)