Connecticut · Rock climbing · Killingly · Near Danielson

Parking Lot Wall

12 routes
5.5 – 5.12
Trad · Top Rope
Apr–Oct
best months

Parking Lot Wall is a climbing area in Connecticut, about 2 miles from South Killingly. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, with Geometric Wall, Party Wall and Roof Wall (aka Name Wall) all about 0.1 mile away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Hampton run to highs around 80°F in July, with lows near 60°F. Winters are cold, with January highs around 36°F. Old Furnace Trail is about 0.6 mile away for a hike. Sugar Brook Loop Trail and the Moosup River, a paddling route, are both about 5.7 miles off. The Quinebaug Trail lies roughly 6.9 miles away.

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    Sun Ridge Resort

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Parking Lot Wall

    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, 9.8 mi away at 490 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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