Missouri · Rock climbing · Osceola

Thistle Don't

One of 14 routes catalogued at West End, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range. First ascent: Kevin jarvis, Carl Carter, Zach Wilhoit.

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Best time to visit Thistle Don't
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, 8 mi away at 744 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Best time to visit Thistle Don't