Sun Ridge Resort
Campground
Campground · 4.3 mi from the trail
Connecticut · Rock climbing · Killingly · Near Danielson
Trad Direct
- 5.10a
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
- Apr–Oct
- best months
Located in the Gully Wall sector of Ross Rocks, this climb sits near the middle of the crag's 9 catalogued routes, which span from 5.6 to 5.10b. First ascent: Dave Curry, Brian Phillips, 08/20.
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Best time to go · Apr–Oct
Best time to visit Trad Direct
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° / 17°
Feb
38° / 18°
Mar
46° / 25°
Apr
58° / 35°
May
68° / 45°
Jun
75° / 54°
Jul
80° / 60°
Aug
79° / 58°
Sep
73° / 51°
Oct
62° / 40°
Nov
51° / 31°
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.
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