The Thresher
- 5.8-
- grade
- Top Rope
- style
- Apr–Oct
- best months
One of eight routes catalogued in the Rock Lake sector at Eastern Coastal Slope, this climb sits in the lower-middle range of the crag's 5.6 to 5.12- span. First ascent by James Wagner. This line is set up for toprope only, with no lead protection recorded.
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- Main Mama WallRock climbing · ~1 min drive
- Immortal Technique WallRock climbing · ~5 min drive
- Winding HollowRock climbing · ~5 min drive
- 100 Acre WoodRock climbing · ~6 min drive
- Ghost Face and Grave YardRock climbing · ~6 min drive
- Mystic AreasRock climbing · ~7 min drive
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Best time to visit The Thresher
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
39° / 24°
11 wet · 3 snow
Feb
41° / 25°
10 wet · 3 snow
Mar
47° / 32°
12 wet · 2 snow
Apr
57° / 41°
12 wet
May
66° / 50°
12 wet
Jun
75° / 59°
10 wet
Jul
81° / 66°
10 wet
Aug
80° / 65°
10 wet
Sep
74° / 58°
10 wet
Oct
63° / 47°
11 wet
Nov
53° / 38°
10 wet
Dec
44° / 30°
12 wet · 2 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Groton, CT, 4.1 mi away at 40 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
