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Lilydale Park aka The Brickyards Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Areas in Lilydale Park aka The Brickyards

East Clay Pit 1 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Ice Bouldering Area 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0

ivy falls 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Middle Clay Pit 2 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

West Clay Pit 1 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

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Elevation:	969 ft	295 m
GPS:	44.92752, -93.10628 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	K Ice on Aug 28, 2008
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Access Issue: Ice Climbing not illegal but not legal Details

Be respectful and minimize your impact. No commercial guiding.

Access Issue: Permit Required Details

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. 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.

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.