Missouri · Rock climbing · Monegaw Springs

Train Gang

5.12b
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

This climb represents the upper end of the grade range at Burns Side, where all routes are sport bolted. First ascent by Ryan Surface.

  • Nearby · Undercut Area · The Refuge · Zig Zag Area
  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Train Gang

    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, 7.8 mi away at 744 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.