Kentucky · Rock climbing · Frenchburg

Chem Studs

Mid-range climb among 26 routes at Pistol Ridge.

5.10a
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Is Chem Studs open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Daniel Boone National Forest. It doesn't name Chem Studs, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

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

Best time to visit Chem Studs

Best months: June and August–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

    42° / 23°

    13 wet

  2. Feb

    47° / 26°

    13 wet

  3. Mar

    56° / 33°

    14 wet

  4. Apr

    67° / 42°

    13 wet

  5. May

    75° / 52°

    13 wet

  6. Jun

    82° / 60°

    12 wet

  7. Jul

    84° / 64°

    13 wet

  8. Aug

    83° / 63°

    11 wet

  9. Sep

    79° / 56°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    69° / 43°

    11 wet

  11. Nov

    57° / 34°

    11 wet

  12. Dec

    46° / 28°

    13 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Stanton 2w, KY, 12.2 mi away at 720 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of 26 routes catalogued at Pistol Ridge, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range that spans from 5.1 to 5.12c.

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Outfitters and businesses near Frenchburg. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

Miguels Rock Climbing Shop

Rock Climbing business nearby (~6 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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