Big Falls
- 9 routes
- V1- – V6+
- Bouldering
- Jul–Oct
- best months
Big Falls is a climbing area in northern Wisconsin, about a mile from the town of Bateman. It sits close to several other outdoor spots, so it works well as a base for a day of climbing, biking or hiking in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Jim Falls show July highs around 81°F with lows near 59°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. Lake Trail, a mountain biking route, is about 1.4 miles away, and Duncan Creek Trail is about 3.6 miles off. Climbers can also head to Jim Falls, about 8 miles away, or Big Falls County Park, about 8.2 miles away.
- Lake TrailMountain biking1.4 mi
- Duncan Creek TrailHiking3.6 mi
- Bridge BouldersRock climbing7.9 mi
- Jim FallsRock climbing8 mi
- Big Falls County ParkRock climbing8.2 mi
- DAM bouldersRock climbing8.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Big Falls
Best months: July–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.
Jan
23° / 7°
8 wet
Feb
28° / 9°
7 wet
Mar
40° / 21°
8 wet
Apr
54° / 33°
11 wet
May
68° / 45°
13 wet
Jun
77° / 55°
13 wet
Jul
81° / 59°
11 wet
Aug
79° / 57°
11 wet
Sep
72° / 49°
11 wet
Oct
58° / 38°
11 wet
Nov
41° / 26°
9 wet
Dec
29° / 14°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Jim Falls 3nw, WI, 10.2 mi away at 1,070 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
