Winona

Routes at the ice park range from 85-100 ft tall. The plan for next year is to quadruple the size and have approximately 80-100 routes of varying difficulty. All top rope anchors are either bolted or trees which are set up with protective static anchors equipped with quicklinks for rapping ease.

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Explore

With a nice approach, long routes and a town with a vibrant arts and music scene, Winona is a very climber friendly town!

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Rules

Please make sure to read all the rules and regulations before coming to the park. It is important that all climbers support the city’s regulations. The City of Winona is very pro-climbing so please consider visiting and experiencing all the outdoor recreation that is developing in this scenic river town!

  • Crampons and helmets are required for all persons climbing

  • Helmets are required for all people within the climbing area

  • No unattended fixed ropes allowed

  • Please be courteous and respectful to your fellow climbers

  • It is suggested that all children are accompanied by an adult

  • Please do not cause unnecessary impact to the climbing area

  • Practice “Leave No Trace” principles while on public land- pick up trash, do not damage the rock, etc.

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Approach

The hike takes approximately 15 min and offers a great warm up. The trailhead/parking for the ice park and Sugarloaf are the same. The ice park is on the adjacent bluff; west of the Sugarloaf. FYI, the pics on the city website are from the old park.

  • Access the park by hiking the Sugarloaf Trail to the saddle then take the trail to the right (look for signs)

  • Access to both the base and the top is from the same trail- there is NO access from the top of the bluff to the Ice Park- please do not park up top

  • Please do not build anchors over the trail

  • Know before you go; check the City Facebook to be sure the Park is open—we will periodically close for maintenance or to farm more ice. For your safety do not enter the park if it is closed as we could be clearing loose ice or debris.