Connecticut · Rock climbing · Killingly · Near Danielson

Ross Rocks

9 routes
5.6 – 5.10b
Sport · Trad · Top Rope
Apr–Oct
best months

Ross Rocks is a climbing area in Connecticut, about 1.8 miles from the town of Quebec. It sits among a cluster of neighboring crags, with several other named climbing walls within a tenth of a mile. For comfortable conditions, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Hampton show May highs around 68°F and September highs around 73°F, while summer highs reach about 80°F in July. Roof Wall (also called Name Wall), North End and Party Wall are all about 0.1 mile away. For a hike, the Old Furnace Trail starts roughly 0.7 mile from the rocks.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Ross Rocks

    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.

Routes (9)

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