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Rock Climbing Areas at Interstate State Park Visitor Center Climbing Areas (north to south) Permits/Self-Pay Station *Tourist Rocks/Asphalt Jungle (5.4 - 5.9/10) *Cosmic Sty (5.10-5.12) River Trail access for Hard Basalt *The Pit Area (5.0-5.9) top roping Access through swamp Giant Kettles *Angle Rock (5.6-5.11) The towering cliffs along the St. *Minnesota Strip/Overlook Area (5.5-5.12) Croix River are made of a hard Anchor set up from large paved overlook on River Trail gray rock called basalt formed by *Keyhole Area (5.3-5.10) ancient lava flows. Access from small paved overlook on River Trail Cosmic Sty *Second Overlook & Delicate Area (5.4-5.10) Access at wood deck on River Trail Hwy 8 Lily Pond The Pit Area Bouldering / Climbing Areas Bottomless Pit *The Pit (top roping 5.0-5.9) St. Croix River *Slickslides Area (top roping 5.9-5.12) Bake Oven *Sizzlefoot Area (top roping 5.8-5.13) Boneyards *Boneyards (top roping 5.7-5.11) *Boonyards (top roping 5.9-5.12) Swamp Hwy 8 Hwy 8 Hwy 8 Tourist Rock/Asphalt Jungle River Trail and top roping Boonyards Sizzlefoot Angle Rock Area Slickslides MN Strip/ N Delicate Area Area/ Keyhole Overlook Area Second Area Shadow Rock Overlook Unexplored Pothole Climbing Permits About the Climbs Emergencies Climbing areas are restricted by Minnesota Routes at the park are commonly top-roped, State Park Rules (6100.1355 Subp. 8 Rock You are in Minnesota Interstate State but offer opportunity for short lead climbs. No Climber Climbing), and climbing is allowed by permit Park – Taylors Falls. Call 911 immediately permanent protection is affixed at Interstate. only. Permits are free and good for one for serious injuries, and seek a Ranger for Affixing permanent anchors of any type is calendar year. assistance. If possible, station a person in prohibited. Information the parking lot to lead rescue workers to the Individuals may obtain a permit at the Park accident area. Report accidents and injuries Local climbing guides claim a range of 5.0 Office, Visitor Center, or self-pay station to park staff. -5.13 (YDS rating). The abundance of low near the Visitor Center. range climbs and short approaches offers Interstate opportunities to many levels of climber. Organized groups need a commercial Ethics There are also several bouldering areas State Park climbing permit. Organized groups include on the east side of the asphalt pathway. A but are not limited to: schools, camps, Rock climbing in Interstate State Park puts guidebook is an extremely helpful tool for and businesses that provide instruction climbers in direct contact with other users. locating climbs. or guiding to climbers. Permits for groups For your safety and the advancement of the require insurance certification and at least sport, practice good climbing ethics: Ancient Rock one week’s notice to authorize the permit. Contact the park office to obtain application Chalk Basalt rock creates the unique crack and materials. If you have to use chalk, use face route climbs at Interstate State Park. Go white only, and clean routes back in time, and you will discover that this Safety when done. gray rock had fiery origins. About 1.1 billion Climbing is allowed years ago, a massive crack, or rift, split the Plants in designated areas Climbing in state parks earth’s crust in this area. Immense pools of Do not remove vegetation is at your own risk. The lava oozed from the rift for many years and only. Please see from climbs. State of Minnesota is not hardened into the basalt rock you may climb the enclosed map liable for injury or death. today. for a list of all open Trash climbing areas. Watch Keep the park clean and pack out trash. Signed routes are Parking informational kiosks closed for a reason, usually rock movement. at the park for any current Respect the postings and give the area a Equipment Do not leave climbing equipment unattended closures. wide berth. A parking lot is available on the park’s to reserve climbs. Park policy allows northern end (near the Visitor Center). Rangers to move unattended equipment. Rocky crags and cracks are prime insect A Minnesota State Park Vehicle Permit nesting places. While some insects sting, is required to be in the park. Purchase For more information, contact: they are a vital resource and should be left Trails daily or annual permits at the Park Office, Interstate State Park Follow established trails when accessing alone. Visitor Center, or self-pay station. P.O. Box 254 climbs for your safety and to decrease Taylors Falls, MN 55084 erosion. (651) 465-5711.
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