Judson Bottom Road

Private Property: Open (with restrictions) MORE INFO >>> Climbing in Mankato is currently operating under a don't ask don't tell policy. It is imperative that climbers in Mankato keep an incredibly low profile at every destination entered. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment Private Property: Open (with restrictions) MORE INFO >>> Climbing in this area may or may not be trespassing but nothing is posted. Local authorities say the top of the cliffs are private land and the city owns the land below the cliffs. Climbing is legal but aware of restrictions. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

Description 

Some of the best rock in Mankato, but also some of the worst. Be careful.

Getting There 

From 169 take the exit for Lookout Drive (West). Once on Lookout, take a left at the first stoplight onto Lee Blvd which instantly turns into Judson Bottom Road. As you drive West, there is a cliff band on the right side of the road (most of which is loose and dangerous, but there are a few gems in there).

The Classics

Featured Route For Judson Bottom Road

Zot V3+  MN : Mankato Area (Mankato) : ... : Zot Boulders

The route comes straight out the overhang and then up the face on the East (right) side of the boulder. Use a spotter because one crux is late in the game. Probably Mankato's best boulder problem.

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