Connecticut · Rock climbing · West Granby

Quartz Jester

5.11
grade
Top Rope
style
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

One of 13 routes catalogued at Diamond Ledge, this climb sits in the upper range of the crag's 5.2 to 5.12- span. Set up as a toprope with no lead protection recorded. First ascent: Ken Nichols, 1989.

  • Nearby · Diamond Cluster · Warm up Wall, Frances B. Petersen Preserve · Diamond Ledge Bouldering
  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Quartz Jester

    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.

    1. Jan

      34° / 14°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 15°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 24°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 35°

      11 wet

    5. May

      70° / 45°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 55°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 60°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 58°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 51°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 40°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 30°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      39° / 21°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Barkhamsted, CT, 6.4 mi away at 710 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.