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Climbing Areas

MINNESOTA
Blue Mounds State Park
Barn Bluff, Red Wing
Interstate State Park (Taylors Falls)
Elys Peak
Palisade Head
Shovel Point
Sawmill Creek Dome
Section 13
Carlton Peak

WISCONSIN
Devils Lake State Park
Willow River State Park
Interstate State Park (Taylors Falls)

Mike Farris Home Page

Devil's Lake

A highly developed climbing area that's very popular, and for good reason. The climbing is excellent at all grades, and the hardcores have established lots of tough routes, some with very few repeats.

My guide only details the some of the popular climbs. There are over 1500 routes listed in the Climbers Guide to Devil's Lake, which is widely available.

I really enjoy climbing here but I don't get to visit as often as I would like.

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Area Weather

Devil's Lake State Park

Climbingdevilslake.com
A view from the top.

Area Updates:

  • Lynn Hill did not make the second ascent of Phlogiston.
  • The best source of up-to-date information is here.
  • Make sure you pay your park entry fees--the rangers are ruthlessly efficient.

Additional Comments:

  • Weekends can be crazy, especially in the areas I've included in this guide. Groups quite often set up multiple ropes that are left unattended (hisssss).
  • Leaders should be well-grounded in nutcraft and should not rely on cams as their sole means of protection.
  • Never climb on a tope-rope setup that you have not personally inspected, unless it was established by a climber that you know and trust.