13th Dwarf
- 5.5
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
- Apr, Jul–Oct
- best months
Is 13th Dwarf open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Appalachian National Scenic Trail. It doesn't name 13th Dwarf, so check the source for the area it covers.
List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Park closure covering Appalachian National Scenic Trail · NPS · Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Park alert covering Appalachian National Scenic Trail · NPS · Appalachian National Scenic Trail
As of · Source: NPS · Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
One of the easier climbs catalogued at EMC Wall, where routes span 5.5 to 5.9+. First ascent: Peter Wallace, Steve Chase 5/85.
- Nearby · Jericho Cliff (Junkyard) · St. John's Ledges · Upper Ledges
Best time to go · Apr, Jul–Oct
Best time to visit 13th Dwarf
Best months: April and July–October. 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
35° / 14°
10 wet
Feb
38° / 15°
9 wet
Mar
47° / 23°
11 wet
Apr
60° / 33°
12 wet
May
72° / 44°
13 wet
Jun
80° / 53°
13 wet
Jul
85° / 58°
12 wet
Aug
82° / 57°
11 wet
Sep
75° / 49°
10 wet
Oct
63° / 38°
11 wet
Nov
51° / 29°
11 wet
Dec
40° / 20°
12 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Falls Village, CT, 14.2 mi away at 550 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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