Missouri · Rock climbing · Warsaw

Walrus Ledge

5 routes
5.9 – 5.11d
Sport · Trad
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Walrus Ledge is a climbing area in Missouri's Harry Truman Recreation Area, managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. It sits within a cluster of climbing spots, with WM: Warsaw, Funhouse Alcove and The Far Side all about 0.1 mile away. That makes it easy to link to those areas on a single visit. The climbing at Walrus Ledge runs from about 5.9 to 5.11d, with sport routes making up most of the options. Pressing Shish is the lone trad route at 5.9, and Running From Voodoo and Camel Toe are two of the more challenging sport routes. The hardest grade listed is 5.11d. For timing, late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 76°F and October highs around 70°F, while July averages reach about 90°F. Fishing is close by at Shawnee Bend, about 0.4 mile away, and Bledsoe Ferry is roughly 1.5 miles off. For hiking, the 1000th Mile Trail is about 1.7 miles away.

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

    Best time to visit Walrus Ledge

    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

      43° / 22°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      47° / 25°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      57° / 34°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 44°

      12 wet

    5. May

      76° / 55°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      85° / 65°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 69°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 67°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      82° / 58°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      70° / 46°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      57° / 36°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      46° / 27°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Truman Dam & Rsvr, MO, 0.7 mi away at 754 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (5)