Connecticut · Rock climbing · Killingly · Near Danielson

North End

15 routes
5.5 – 5.11d
Sport · Trad · Top Rope
Apr–Oct
best months

North End is a rock climbing area in Connecticut, about 1.8 miles from the village of Quebec. It sits within a cluster of climbing areas that are close together, with Ross Rocks and the Party Wall both about 0.1 mile away. This makes it easy to pair with other crags in the same neighborhood. The area has 15 climbing routes, with sport routes making up the majority. The grades range from 5.5 to 5.11d, and the hardest is Arete-Sted Development, a 5.11d sport route. Among the routes are Hand to Hand Combat, a 5.10- trad climb, and Blood on the Cracks, a top-rope route at 5.10. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Hampton show July highs around 80°F and lows near 60°F. Winter is cold, with January highs in the mid-30s. The Old Furnace Trail is about 0.7 mile away for a short hike. Within a few miles you'll also find the Sugar Brook Loop Trail, the Moosup River for paddling and the Ledge Trail.

Around this trail

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    Sun Ridge Resort

    Campground

    Campground · 4.3 mi from the trail
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    Subway

    Fast food

    Open after 6
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    Paine House Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 17 mi from Danielson

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit North End

    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

      36° / 17°

    2. Feb

      38° / 18°

    3. Mar

      46° / 25°

    4. Apr

      58° / 35°

    5. May

      68° / 45°

    6. Jun

      75° / 54°

    7. Jul

      80° / 60°

    8. Aug

      79° / 58°

    9. Sep

      73° / 51°

    10. Oct

      62° / 40°

    11. Nov

      51° / 31°

    12. Dec

      41° / 23°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hampton, CT, 9.7 mi away at 490 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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