Wisconsin · Rock climbing · Brockway

The Cube

Apr–Oct
best months

The Cube is a climbing area in Black River State Forest in northern Wisconsin, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, so it works well as one stop in a day of exploring the forest's boulders and walls. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Blair run to highs around 81°F in July with lows near 59°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. Penguin Boulder and Man-eater Boulder both lie about 0.1 mile away, and Porcelain Wall is just as close. Black River Falls is roughly 0.9 mile off.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit The Cube

    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° / 4°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      29° / 8°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      41° / 21°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 32°

      10 wet

    5. May

      68° / 45°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 55°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 59°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 56°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 48°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 35°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 24°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      29° / 12°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Blair, WI, 20.2 mi away at 855 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Winona, Sugar LoafPhoto: Tim Wilson from Blaine, MN, USA, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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Main Wall AreaPhoto: Tim Wilson from Blaine, MN, USA, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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Low WallPhoto: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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Shew Buddy GullyPhoto: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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Warm Up WallPhoto: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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