The Knife Blade
- V3
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
- Apr–Oct
- best months
One of seven climbs catalogued at Kettletown State Park, this route sits in the middle of the crag's range from V2− to V7. First ascent by Alex Krampovitis.
- Nearby · Blue Trail Section · Tree Tops, Bethel CT · Welcome Wall
Best time to go · Apr–Oct
Best time to visit The Knife Blade
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.
Jan
36° / 18°
9 wet
Feb
38° / 19°
8 wet
Mar
47° / 27°
9 wet
Apr
58° / 37°
10 wet
May
69° / 47°
11 wet
Jun
77° / 58°
10 wet
Jul
82° / 63°
9 wet
Aug
82° / 62°
8 wet
Sep
75° / 54°
8 wet
Oct
63° / 41°
8 wet
Nov
52° / 32°
9 wet
Dec
41° / 23°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ansonia 1 Ne, CT, 7.5 mi away at 136 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Photo of the crag
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