Wisconsin · Rock climbing · Baraboo

Sun-top Tower

Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Sun-top Tower is a climbing area in Devils Lake State Park in Wisconsin, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, with Great Tower, Hogleg/Anchorpoint and Picnic Wall all about 0.1 mile away. The area is a traditional climbing destination. Six routes are listed, all rated between 5.7 and 5.11-, with the easiest at 5.7 and the hardest at 5.11-. The routes include May Fly, Northeast Ridge and The Sucker, and the Moon Beam and Can't Can't are the two most advanced options. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Baraboo show July highs around 83°F with lows near 60°F, while January highs average about 28°F. The Iat - Devil's Lake-Baraboo Connection hike lies about 0.8 mile away, and the Iat - Devil's Lake Segment is about 2.6 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Sun-top Tower

    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

      28° / 10°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      32° / 12°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      44° / 23°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 34°

      11 wet

    5. May

      70° / 46°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 56°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 60°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 58°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 50°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 38°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      45° / 28°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      33° / 17°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Baraboo, WI, 2.8 mi away at 823 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.