Missouri · Rock climbing · Hermann

Slab Chimp

5.12a
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Apr, Jun
best months

This route represents the top of the grade span at High Ball Wall, where seven climbs have been catalogued across the 5.10 to 5.12a range. First ascent: Marcus Floyd, Lauren Dunning.

  • Nearby · EM: Rockwoods Reservation · Chubb Trail Crack Wall · South Wall Area
  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun

    Best time to visit Slab Chimp

    Best months: April, June and September–October. 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° / 18°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      45° / 21°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      55° / 30°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      66° / 40°

      12 wet

    5. May

      75° / 50°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 60°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      87° / 64°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 61°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 52°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 41°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      55° / 30°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 22°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rosebud, MO, 16.1 mi away at 730 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.