Missouri · Rock climbing · Glencoe

EM: Al Foster Boulder

6 routes
V0 – V4
Bouldering
Mar–Apr, Sep–Nov
best months

Al Foster Boulder is a bouldering area in Missouri, sitting about 0.2 miles from the town of Glencoe. It is a compact cluster of six boulder problems, all rated between V0 and V4 on the V scale, with the hardest being Al pockets at V4. The area is close to several other climbing spots and trails, making it easy to pair with a longer outing in the region. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in St. Louis show October highs around 69°F with lows near 45°F, while July highs reach about 89°F. The routes here are all boulders, and the grade range runs from V0 to V4. Among them are Bananas Foster at V0, Scrambled eggs at V2, and Al pockets at V4. The Al Foster Trail is about 0.6 miles away, and the Hamilton-Carr Trail and Turkey Ridge Trail are each about 1.5 miles off. Colony wall, another climbing area, is roughly 1.9 miles away.

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

    Best time to visit EM: Al Foster Boulder

    Best months: March–April 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

      41° / 22°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      47° / 26°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      57° / 34°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 44°

      12 wet

    5. May

      77° / 55°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 64°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 68°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 66°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      81° / 56°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      69° / 45°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 34°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      45° / 26°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at St Louis Sprt Of S L Ap, MO, 8.1 mi away at 462 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (6)