Missouri · Rock climbing · Salem

North Side

Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

North Side is a Missouri climbing area offering accessible rock climbing in a scenic natural setting. The crag provides a variety of climbing experiences suitable for climbers developing their skills and those seeking solid moderate-grade climbing. The area's setting and rock character make it an appealing destination for both practice sessions and casual climbing outings.

  • Nearby · EM: Johnson Shut-Ins · Upper Cliff · A: Picnic Area
  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit North Side

    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

      45° / 20°

      8 wet · 1 snow

    2. Feb

      50° / 23°

      8 wet · 2 snow

    3. Mar

      60° / 32°

      9 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      71° / 40°

      10 wet

    5. May

      78° / 51°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      85° / 60°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 65°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 63°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      81° / 54°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      71° / 41°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      59° / 32°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      47° / 24°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Round Spring 2sw, MO, 4.5 mi away at 829 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes

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EM: Johnson Shut-InsPhoto: Kbh3rd, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

EM: Johnson Shut-Ins

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Upper CliffPhoto: Wikipedian Kbh3rd, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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A: Picnic AreaPhoto: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

A: Picnic Area

~1h 18m drive

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B: Upper Picnic AreaPhoto: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

B: Upper Picnic Area

~1h 18m drive

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C: The Front RangePhoto: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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~1h 18m drive

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G: North MountainPhoto: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

G: North Mountain

~1h 18m drive

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EM: Elephant Rocks SPPhoto: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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D: The PorchPhoto: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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~1h 18m drive

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