Black River Falls

Jay on the Cube, left arete problem. June or July...

Description 

Castle Mounds State Park in Black River Falls has great variety of good bullet hard sandstone boulders. People have been bouldering here for a long time. In the late 80's and early 90's Dave Groth and company developed many of the now classic problems.
Climbing access to the park is questionable. I've never run into any trouble with park personnel, but it is always a good idea to be respectful and considerate of state parks and tread lightly. Best time to climb is in spring or fall (all WI), but all year can be good.

Getting There 

From I-94 exit at B.R.F. onto HWY 54. head west for a couple miles till you reach HWY 27. Head south on 27 until you reach HWY 12 east. Turn left here and the park is just up the road on the right.
Park, and hike to the Overlook Point. Boulders are scattered near overlook.

The Classics

Featured Route For Black River Falls

Arete V3  WI : Black River Falls : The Penguin Boulder

Climb up corner of boulder. Lots of variations to this route, SDS, use this hold or that, etc....[more]   Browse More Classics in WI