Winter Wall
- 20 routes
- 5.3 – 5.9
- Trad
- Apr, Jun–Oct
- best months
Winter Wall is a climbing area in Connecticut, about 2 miles from the town of Turkey Hill. It sits among a cluster of hiking trails, including the Metacomet Loop Trail and the Green Trail, both within a third of a mile. Other climbing areas close by include North of Power Lines and Electric Rocks, each about a mile away. The climbing here is all traditional, with 20 routes ranging from about 5.3 to 5.9 on the YDS scale. Some of the better-known ones are No Taxation at 5.3, Reach for the Sun at 5.5 and Out On A Limb at 5.8. The area is a compact hub for climbers, with several other climbing spots and trails within a short walk or drive. For timing, late spring and early fall are the most comfortable. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Meriden show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 75°F, while July averages about 84°F and January highs sit near 37°F.
- Metacomet Loop TrailHiking0.3 mi
- Green TrailHiking0.3 mi
- Orange TrailHiking0.9 mi
- North of Power LinesRock climbing1 mi
- White TrailHiking1.1 mi
- Electric RocksRock climbing1.1 mi
- Main CliffRock climbing1.1 mi
Quinnipiac RiverCanoeingPhoto: Arthur Dutra IV, CC BY-SA 2.5 (via Wikimedia Commons)3.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
A-Frame WallRock climbing · ~10 min drivePhoto: Ragesoss, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- Cracked WallRock climbing · ~10 min drivePhoto: Ragesoss, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Central ValleyRock climbing · ~11 min drivePhoto: Ragesoss, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- North of Power LinesRock climbing · ~2 min drive
- Electric RocksRock climbing · ~2 min drive
- Main CliffRock climbing · ~2 min drive
- Nyack beach state parkRock climbing · ~4 min drive
- Main WallsRock climbing · ~5 min drive
- Cathole MountainRock climbing · ~5 min drive
- Fall WallRock climbing · ~5 min drive
Best time to visit Winter Wall
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.
Jan
37° / 19°
10 wet
Feb
39° / 20°
9 wet
Mar
47° / 28°
10 wet
Apr
60° / 38°
11 wet
May
70° / 48°
13 wet
Jun
79° / 57°
12 wet
Jul
84° / 63°
12 wet
Aug
82° / 61°
12 wet
Sep
75° / 54°
11 wet
Oct
64° / 42°
12 wet
Nov
52° / 32°
10 wet
Dec
42° / 24°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Meriden Markham Muni Ap, CT, 6.4 mi away at 103 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
