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The Pit Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Pit

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	Armpit T,TR 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Boob T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Corner Staircase TR 4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b
	Crack, The T,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Dihedral T,TR 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
	One Thin Fish AKA "One Slim Fish" T,TR 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Overhang Face, The TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Overhang, The T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b

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Access Issue: Climbing permits are required for all group and individual climbers at Interstate State Park. Permits are free, and must be renewed each year. Details

Individual Rock Climbing Permits (free):
Individual permits are available year-round at the park office. Weekends in May and daily Memorial Day through mid-October, permits are also available at the visitor center. Individual climbing permits are also available at the self pay kiosk near the visitor center.

Commercial Rock Climbing Permits (free):
Organized groups are required to obtain a new commercial climbing permit each year. This requires submitting a certificate of insurance with required liability limits and naming the State Of Minnesota as an additional insured party. Application forms are available by calling the park office at 651-539-4500. Requests for new commercial climbing permits should be submitted at least seven days prior to the climbing event to allow time to process the permit request.
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Minnesota State Parks strongly endorse a "clean climbing" philosophy. In all but very limited, pre-approved instances, placement of hardware will be limited to that which can be temporarily placed using the climber's fingers. All such protection must be placed and removed without altering the rock."

Description

A few short moderate routes are located in the small pit area, just across from Noah's Ark. "The Pit" is a great area for kids and beginners alike. There are also a few boulder problems in the area.

Getting There

Located across Noah's Ark, Hike down the service road just pass the Sonny and Juanita area. Follow the gravel trail on the left and around toward the Potholes area. Find an obvious climber path to the Pit. Path may be muddy and wet in the spring and after it rains.