ROCK CLIMBING
Basalt rock creates the unique crack and face route climbs along the St. Croix River. Go back in time, and you will discover that this gray rock had fiery origins. About 1.1 billion years ago, a massive crack, or rift, split the earth’s crust in this area. Immense pools of lava oozed from the rift for many years and hardened into the basalt rock you may climb today.
CLIMBING ALLOWED IN DESIGNATED AREAS AND BY PERMIT ONLY.
INTERSTATE PARK-MN
PARK ADDRESS:
NORTH ENTRANCE
256 Traprock St,
Taylors Falls, MN 55084
SOUTH ENTRANCE:
307 Milltown Road
Taylors Falls, MN 55084
651-465-5711
CLIMBING AREA (north to south)
Routes at the park are commonly top-roped, but offer opportunity for short lead climbs. No permanent protection is affixed at Interstate – MN. Affixing permanent anchors of any type is prohibited.
Tourist Rocks/Asphalt Jungle (5.4 – 5.9/10)
Cosmic Sty (5.10-5.12)
The Pit Area (5.0-5.9) Access through swamp
Angle Rock (5.6-5.11)
Minnesota Strip/Overlook Area (5.5-5.12) Anchor set up from large paved overlook on River Trail
Keyhole Area (5.3-5.10)Access from small paved overlook on River Trail
Second Overlook & Delicate Area (5.4-5.10)Access at wood deck on River Trail
Bouldering /Climbing Areas
The Pit (top roping 5.0-5.9)
Slickslides Area (top roping 5.9-5.12)
Sizzlefoot Area (top roping 5.8-5.13)
Boneyards (top roping 5.7-5.11)
Boonyards (top roping 5.9-5.12)
INDIVIDUAL CLIMBER PERMITS NOT NEEDED. CHECK WITH PARK OFFICE FOR CLOSED AREAS.
iNTERSTATE PARK-WI
PARK ADDRESS:
1275 State Highway 35
St. Croix Falls, WI 54024
715-483-3747
MAP IT
The towering cliffs along the St. Croix River are made of a hard gray rock called basalt formed by ancient lava flows which make for fantastic climbing. The park itelf is not maintained for rock climbing, and all climbing is done at your own risk.
Climbers may encounter loose rocks and surfaces can become slippery when wet or leaf covered. Individual climbing permits are not required; however, climbing instructors should contact the park office regarding a use permit. First come, first serve on climbing routes.
WANT TO STAY CLOSER TO THE GROUND?
TRY BOULDERING
Bouldering is a form of rock climbing on large boulders or small outcrops at very low heights, either as practice or as a sport in its own right.
Try out the official areas desginated for bouldering inside MN Interstate Park, the “rock park” (perfect for young kids) at Baker Orchard during harvest season, or spy some big boulders on your own and give it a try!
Always use proper trail and climbing etiquette while inside our state and local parks, and be sure to obtain permission before entering private property. And remember, safety first!
OTHER HEIGHTS ADVENTURES
TROLLHAUGEN AERIAL ADVENTURE PARK
Trollhaugen's Aerial Adventure Park provides the thrill of playing on a giant, floating playground. (Think Ewok Village meets Ninja Warrior). It's like climbing trees, hanging from tires, and swinging on ropes just like when you were a kid, on a far bigger scale and creative environment, with the backup support of world-class safety equipment.
WILD MOUNTAIN FREEFALL XP
The FreefallXP (experience) involves a 2 story tower with 2 platforms, one at 18' and one at 27'. Everyone is required to start with the lower platform. Once you demonstrate that you can jump safely (landing on your rear end or back) you will be allowed to go to the top platform. So, for your first ticket, you can get up to 2 jumps!