Connecticut · Rock climbing · Hamden · Near Middletown

High Rock Jumble

11 routes
V0 – V6
Bouldering
Apr–Oct
best months

High Rock Jumble is a climbing area in Connecticut, about 2 miles from the town of Mount Carmel. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots and hiking trails, so it works well as a stop in a day of exploring the surrounding area. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Mount Carmel show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 76°F, while July peaks near 85°F and January highs sit near 38°F. Hermit Boulders is just 0.3 miles away, and the Sanford Feeder hike is the same distance. The Red Trail is about half a mile off, and TJ's Bar and Grill, another climbing area, is under a mile away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    YMCA Camp Mountain Laurel

    Campground

    Campground · 2.8 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Mikro

    Pub

    On your way back · 2 mi
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    Meriden Historical Society Museum & History Center

    Museum

    On your way back · 11 mi

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit High Rock Jumble

    Best months: April–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.

    1. Jan

      38° / 20°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      41° / 22°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 28°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 38°

      12 wet

    5. May

      71° / 48°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 58°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 64°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 62°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 55°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 43°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 34°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      42° / 26°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Carmel, CT, 2 mi away at 180 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (11)

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