Use onX Backcountry to explore the terrain in 3D, view recent satellite imagery, and more. Now available in onX Backcountry Mobile apps! For more information see this post.
Elevation: 871 ft 265 m
GPS: 45.49547, -87.98739
Google Map · Climbing Area Map
Page Views: 19,856 total · 328/month
Shared By: Joel Ledvina on May 24, 2020
Admins: Joel Ledvina, Doug Hemken, James Schroeder, chris tregge, Ben Strobel, Kyle Harding

Description Suggest change

Dave's Falls is a popular park within Marinette County. It features a spectacular waterfall, picnic area with playground, trout fishing, a bridge over the Pike River, and numerous high quality granite outcroppings. Adjacent to the county park property is an abandoned quarry on public land. The quarry is popular with park visitors and hosts some of the best bouldering in the area.

The quarry was once known as the "Aberdeen Quarry" and was owned by the Amberg Granite Company in the late 1800's. It produced the iconic "Amberg Red" granite, which was used in Chicago for curbing blocks and street paving. It was also used for buildings such as, the Minnesota State Capitol, and buildings in Chicago and Cincinnati.

A $5 day pass is required starting May 1st of each year or an annual sticker can be purchased for $20. Visit the Marinette County website for details.

Getting There Suggest change

Located off of HWY-141, 1 mile south of Amberg. There is a large sign at the entrance.

32 Total Climbs

Route Finder - Best Climbs for YOU!

Location: Dave's Falls County Park Change
Type:  to 
Quality:
Pitches:
Sort by:   then:
 

Classic Climbing Routes at Dave's Falls County Park

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
V2 5+
 11
Big Thunder
Boulder
V3 6A
 17
Menhir
Boulder
V4 6B
 8
Terraform
Boulder
V5 6C
 18
Bone & Amber
Boulder
V5 6C
 7
Reclaimed World
Boulder
V5 6C
 7
Eddy
Boulder
V5 6C
 4
Moai
Boulder
V6- 7A
 19
Panacea
Boulder
V6 7A R
 4
Immortal Light
Boulder
V6 7A PG13
 13
Vantablack
Boulder
V6 7A PG13
 4
Soggy Logs
Boulder
V6 7A PG13
 4
Wisconsin Old Fashioned
Boulder
V7 7A+ PG13
 12
Vanna White
Boulder
V7 7A+
 17
Snake Oil
Boulder
V11 8A PG13
 5
Anodyne
Boulder
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Big Thunder Aberdeen Quarry (North)
 11
V2 5+ Boulder
Menhir Aberdeen Quarry (North)
 17
V3 6A Boulder
Terraform Aberdeen Quarry (North)
 8
V4 6B Boulder
Bone & Amber Aberdeen Quarry (North)
 18
V5 6C Boulder
Reclaimed World Aberdeen Quarry (North)
 7
V5 6C Boulder
Eddy Riverside Boulders (N…
 7
V5 6C Boulder
Moai Riverside Boulders (N…
 4
V5 6C Boulder
Panacea Aberdeen Quarry (South)
 19
V6- 7A Boulder
Immortal Light Aberdeen Quarry (North)
 4
V6 7A R Boulder
Vantablack Aberdeen Quarry (North)
 13
V6 7A PG13 Boulder
Soggy Logs Aberdeen Quarry (South)
 4
V6 7A PG13 Boulder
Wisconsin Old Fashioned Riverside Boulders (N…
 4
V6 7A PG13 Boulder
Vanna White Aberdeen Quarry (North)
 12
V7 7A+ PG13 Boulder
Snake Oil Aberdeen Quarry (South)
 17
V7 7A+ Boulder
Anodyne Aberdeen Quarry (South)
 5
V11 8A PG13 Boulder
More Classic Climbs in Dave's Falls County Park »

Weather Averages

High
 
Low
 
Precip
 
Days w Precip
 
Prime Climbing Season
J F M A M J J A S O N D
J F M A M J J A S O N D

Photos

6,000 characters
loading