Kentucky · Rock climbing · Irvine

East Coast Crag

East Coast Crag in Kentucky has 14 climbing routes ranging over 9 difficulty grades.

14 routes
5.5 – 5.10b/c
Sport · Trad

Is East Coast Crag open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Daniel Boone National Forest. It doesn't name East Coast Crag, 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 East Coast Crag

Best months: 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° / 24°

    13 wet

  2. Feb

    47° / 27°

    13 wet

  3. Mar

    57° / 34°

    15 wet

  4. Apr

    68° / 44°

    15 wet

  5. May

    75° / 53°

    15 wet

  6. Jun

    82° / 61°

    14 wet

  7. Jul

    84° / 65°

    14 wet

  8. Aug

    84° / 64°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    79° / 57°

    10 wet

  10. Oct

    69° / 44°

    12 wet

  11. Nov

    57° / 35°

    12 wet

  12. Dec

    46° / 28°

    13 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Beattyville 4n, KY, 4.2 mi away at 1,080 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

East Coast Crag is a climbing area in the Cumberland Ranger District of Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky, about 0.1 mile from the Cathedral Domain Climbing Area (CDCA) and 0.2 mile from The Port. It sits among several other climbing areas and hiking routes, making it an easy addition to a day spent exploring the surrounding crags and trails. The climbing here is mainly sport, with 12 sport routes and two trad routes among the 14 listed. Grades run from 5.5 up to 5.10+, with 5.10a as the median. Some of the routes include Pasty White at 5.9 and Crucifix at 5.10b/c. Fall is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Beattyville show October highs around 69°F with lows near 44°F, and September and October see the fewest wet days of the year. Other climbing and hiking close by include Light House Crag and the Pine Mesa Trail. Lago Linda Hideaway, about 2.8 miles away, offers a place to camp.

Routes (14)

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