Wisconsin · Rock climbing · Eau Claire

Mt. Simon

7 routes
5.6 – 5.9-
Top Rope
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Mt. Simon is a climbing area in Mt Simon Park in Wisconsin, on city land. It is a top-rope climbing destination with seven routes, all rated between 5.6 and 5.9 on the YDS scale. The park sits within a cluster of mountain biking trails and a cross-country ski trail, so it works well as a stop for climbers who also want to ride or ski nearby. The most comfortable months for climbing are late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Eau Claire run from highs around 70°F in May to about 83°F in July, with September easing back to the low 70s. The closest routes are Mountain Goat and Simon Says, both 5.6, and The Don Wall at 5.8. Deception is the hardest at 5.9. The Rally Road mountain biking trail is about 0.7 miles away, and the Ski Trail is about 0.9 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Mt. Simon

    Best months: April and June–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

      23° / 6°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      28° / 9°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      41° / 21°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 33°

      12 wet

    5. May

      70° / 45°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 55°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 60°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 58°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 49°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 37°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 25°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      29° / 13°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Eau Claire Rgnl Ap, WI, 2.5 mi away at 885 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (7)