Wisconsin · Rock climbing · Alma

Central

5 routes
V5-6 – V8
Bouldering · Top Rope
Apr–Oct
best months

Central is a climbing area in Wisconsin, about 4.5 miles from Alma Center. It sits among a cluster of climbing and paddling spots in the state's western corner, and the nearest town makes it an easy base for a day on the rock or water. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Neillsville show July highs around 80°F with lows near 58°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. Black River Falls, about 6.4 miles away, is the closest climbing area. Halls Creek, a canoeing spot about 6.8 miles off, and the Man-eater Boulder and Cube, both about 7.2 miles away, round out the climbing options.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Central

    Best months: April–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

      24° / 5°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      29° / 8°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      41° / 20°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      55° / 32°

      11 wet

    5. May

      68° / 44°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 54°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 58°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 56°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 47°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 36°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 24°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      29° / 13°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Neillsville 3ese, WI, 20.1 mi away at 1,080 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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