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  1. The rock wall
    Willow River State Park

    For some of the hardest, yet most fulfilling climbing routes in the Midwest, venture on over to Willow River State Park. There are 25+ routes, ranging from 5.9 to 5.14b.

    Difficulty
    4 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    29.0 miles
    Duration
    1/2 day
  2. Trad Climbing at Red Wing
    Barn Bluff (Red Wing)

    Only 50 miles southeast of the Twin Cities, Red Wing’s Barn Bluff may not be world class climbing, but with over 20 challenging routes, climbers of all skill levels will find something to work on.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    45.4 miles
    Duration
    1-4 hours
  3. Vertical Endeavors Trip - Interstate Park (Taylors Falls)
    Interstate Park Climbing

    A local favorite, climbers from the Twin Cities love to try out their new skills on the dozens of top ropes and short lead problems found in Interstate State Park.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    41.7 miles
    Duration
    1/2 day
  4. Shovel Point
    Tettegouche State Park

    Famous for its majestic water falls and a myriad of hiking trails, Tettegouche State Park also houses the crème-de-la-crème of Minnesota climbing, The Palisade Head.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    191.0 miles
    Duration
    1-2 days
  5. Vertical Endeavors - MSP

    VE-Minneapolis is a local favorite for indoor climbing. Offering over 28,000 square feet of climbing walls and hundreds of different top roping and bouldering routes, Vertical Endeavors is a great place for a post-work workout.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    0.7 miles
    Duration
    1 hour to all day
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