Lilydale Park aka The Brickyards

Access Restriction: Permit Required MORE INFO >>> Be respectful and minimize your impact. St. Paul parks require that you obtain an annual ice climbing permit. The permit requires a signed waiver and a fee. There has been dialogue with the city about this requirement and many climbers do not agree with the fee. For more information on this access issue see discussions on MN forums. See the following website for more information: http://www.stpaul.gov/index.asp?NID=1402 Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment Permit Required MORE INFO >>> This is a St. Paul park and they require that you obtain an annual ice climbing permit. The permit requires a signed waiver and a fee. http://www.stpaul.gov/index.asp?NID=1402 There has been a dialogue with the city about this requirement and many climbers do not agree with them charging a fee. For more information on this there have been several discussions on MN forums. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

BETA PHOTO: Map of the park. Waterfalls are marked.

Description 

Many of the old buildings in St Paul are bricks made by the Twin Cities Brick Company from material from these brickyards.

There are 3 waterfalls and numerous other seepage. This area is < 30m in height but has a lot of ice and possible lines. Have fun exploring; ice forms in different places each year.

Getting There 

There are two pull-out parking areas along Lilydale Rd on the south side of he river in St Paul. Follow the obvious trails to the ice. It is also possible to park in the residential area off of 13 at the top of the park and take the trail at the top of the cliff.

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