Camp Farnam
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Campground · 0.7 mi from the trail
Connecticut · Rock climbing · Durham · Near Middletown
Bear in Mīnd
- 5.11a/b
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
- Apr, Jun–Oct
- best months
One of 18 climbs catalogued at Bear Rock, this route sits in the middle of the crag's 5.7–5.13a range. First ascent by Shylõ.
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Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct
Best time to visit Bear in Mīnd
Best months: April and June–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
37° / 19°
10 wet
Feb
39° / 20°
9 wet
Mar
47° / 28°
10 wet
Apr
60° / 38°
11 wet
May
70° / 48°
13 wet
Jun
79° / 57°
12 wet
Jul
84° / 63°
12 wet
Aug
82° / 61°
12 wet
Sep
75° / 54°
11 wet
Oct
64° / 42°
12 wet
Nov
52° / 32°
10 wet
Dec
42° / 24°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Meriden Markham Muni Ap, CT, 9.7 mi away at 103 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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