Sunset Shimmer
- V1
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
- Apr, Jun–Oct
- best months
One of four climbs catalogued at Nightmare, this route sits at the lower end of the grade span that extends to V7-8. First ascent by Joel.
Donald RockRock climbing · ~2 min drivePhoto: Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Cox HollowRock climbing · ~40 min drivePhoto: Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
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- Danny's Imaginary BouldersRock climbing · ~40 min drivePhoto: Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- EquestriaRock climbing · Next door
- Mount Vernon WestRock climbing · Next door
- Garner Park ShelterRock climbing · ~21 min drive
- Dudley Davis Quarry ParkRock climbing · ~24 min drive
- UW Madison CampusRock climbing · ~27 min drive
Best time to visit Sunset Shimmer
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.
Jan
26° / 10°
8 wet
Feb
31° / 13°
8 wet
Mar
43° / 24°
9 wet
Apr
56° / 35°
12 wet
May
68° / 47°
13 wet
Jun
78° / 57°
12 wet
Jul
82° / 62°
10 wet
Aug
80° / 60°
10 wet
Sep
73° / 52°
10 wet
Oct
60° / 39°
10 wet
Nov
45° / 27°
9 wet
Dec
32° / 16°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Charmany Farm, WI, 12 mi away at 1,046 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
