Overlook

Overlook is a bouldering area in Wisconsin, about half a mile from the town of Mount Vernon. It sits among several other climbing areas, including Nightmare and Mount Vernon, all within a tenth of a mile, which makes it easy to pair with a visit to one of them. The climbing here is all bouldering, with nine routes spread across the V0+ to V4 range. The easiest is Fat-Mon at V0+, and the hardest is Overlooked at V4. Breaking and Entering and Wee Chief are both V3. The routes are listed with their grades and first ascents, so climbers can pick a problem to match their skill level. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 82°F in July, with lows near 62°F. Winters are cold, with January highs around 26°F. Paddlers can head to the West Branch Sugar River, about 2.3 miles away, or the Sugar River, about 4.9 miles away. Hikers have the Verona Trail at about 6.5 miles and the Iat - Madison-Valley View Connection at about 7.1 miles.