Indiana · Rock climbing · English

Hemlock Cliffs

1 route
V1
Bouldering
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Hemlock Cliffs open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Hoosier National Forest. It doesn't name Hemlock Cliffs, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Hoosier National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Hemlock Cliffs is a climbing area in the Tell City Ranger District of Hoosier National Forest in southern Indiana, managed by the Forest Service. The Hemlock Cliffs Trail 1 hike starts just 0.1 mile away, making it the natural way to reach the cliffs. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in English, Indiana, run to highs around 69°F in April and 71°F in October, while July and August average highs near 88°F. Indian Celina Recreation Area, about 6 miles away, offers camping. Birdseye Trail 1 and Oriole West 2 are also within about 6 miles. Lake Celina, roughly 8 miles off, is the closest fishing spot.

  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Hemlock Cliffs

    Best months: March–May and September–November. 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

      43° / 24°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      48° / 26°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      58° / 34°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      69° / 44°

      11 wet

    5. May

      77° / 54°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 62°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 66°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 64°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      82° / 56°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      71° / 44°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      58° / 35°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      47° / 28°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at English, IN, 3.9 mi away at 510 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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