Middle East
Middle East in Arkansas has 3 sport climbing routes at 2 difficulty grades.
- 3 routes
- 5.4 – 5.8
- Sport
Best time to visit Middle East
Best months: March–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
43° / 25°
Feb
48° / 28°
Mar
57° / 35°
Apr
66° / 44°
May
72° / 54°
Jun
81° / 62°
Jul
85° / 66°
Aug
85° / 65°
Sep
78° / 59°
Oct
67° / 48°
Nov
55° / 37°
Dec
46° / 28°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Kingston 2s, AR, 13 mi away at 2,145 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Middle East is a climbing area in Arkansas, about 2.4 miles from the town of Mount Sherman. It sits among a cluster of named climbing spots, so it works as a base for exploring several areas close together. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 72°F and October highs around 67°F, while July and August average about 85°F. The closest climbing areas are Tool Buttress, The, Middle East Bouldering and Rosie's Cantina Area, all about 0.1 mile away. For time on the water, the Buffalo River is about 3.4 miles off, and the Little Buffalo River is about 4 miles away.
Routes (3)
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