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The Cradle

Is The Cradle open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. It doesn't name The Cradle, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

Emergency Closure Order 09-13-04-26-04
Agency closure covering Lakewood-Laona Ranger District · Order 09-13-04-26-04 · USFS · Lakewood-Laona Ranger District
Trail work and picnic area improvements at Morgan Falls/St. Peter's Dome Recreation Area this fall
Agency closure covering Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest · USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Forest Order 09-13-25-02 General Occupancy and Use Restrictions
Agency closure covering Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest · Order 09-13-25-02 · USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

As of Nov 10, 2:05 AM CST · Source: USFS · Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of 13 climbs catalogued at Limbo, this route sits in the lower-middle range of the crag's V2 to V11+ span. First ascent by Joel.

Also worth it near here
- Macauley Creek HwtHiking · ~6 min drive
- Sunrise LakeLake fishing · ~7 min drive
- Hilltop PitchCamping · ~7 min drive
- Thunder RiverCanoeing · ~9 min drive
Best time to visit The Cradle
Best months: May–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° / 4°
  9 wet
2. Feb
  28° / 5°
  7 wet
3. Mar
  39° / 16°
  8 wet
4. Apr
  52° / 27°
  8 wet
5. May
  66° / 40°
  10 wet
6. Jun
  75° / 50°
  10 wet
7. Jul
  79° / 54°
  10 wet
8. Aug
  78° / 53°
  10 wet
9. Sep
  69° / 44°
  10 wet
10. Oct
  55° / 33°
  10 wet
11. Nov
  40° / 22°
  7 wet
12. Dec
  28° / 11°
  8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Crivitz High Falls, WI, 11 mi away at 950 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.