"Big" Wall Left
Big Wall Left in Kentucky has 5 sport climbing routes.
- 5 routes
- 5.10c – 5.12a
- Sport
Best time to visit "Big" Wall Left
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.
Jan
46° / 28°
11 wet · 3 snow
Feb
51° / 31°
10 wet · 2 snow
Mar
60° / 38°
12 wet · 1 snow
Apr
71° / 47°
12 wet
May
79° / 57°
12 wet
Jun
87° / 66°
11 wet
Jul
90° / 70°
11 wet
Aug
89° / 68°
9 wet
Sep
83° / 60°
8 wet
Oct
72° / 48°
9 wet
Nov
59° / 38°
10 wet
Dec
49° / 32°
11 wet · 1 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bowling Green Warren Co Ap, KY, 13.7 mi away at 523 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
"Big" Wall Left is a climbing area in Kentucky, about 1.8 miles from the town of Rockland. It sits among a cluster of climbing areas, including Main Area, Overhang Area and Werewolf Area, all within about a tenth of a mile. The name "Big" Wall Crag is also used for the surrounding crag. The routes here are all sport climbs, and they range from 5.10c to 5.12a. Five routes are listed, with the hardest being To Infinity and Beyond at 5.12a, first climbed by Evan Karcher in 2020. The median grade is 5.11c. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to climb. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Bowling Green show October highs around 72°F and April highs around 71°F, while July averages about 90°F. Muddy Creek, a canoeing spot, lies about 10 miles away.
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