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Eastface

Eastface in Kentucky has 6 sport climbing routes across 5 grades.

6 routes
5.8+ – 5.11b
Sport

Is Eastface open right now?

Closure in the area

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

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, 4.5 mi away at 1,080 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Eastface is a climbing area in Kentucky's Daniel Boone National Forest, within the Cumberland Ranger District. It sits among a cluster of climbing and hiking spots, with Patterson, Ladder Horn Wall and Blue Sky all about 0.1 mile away, and the Ridge Trail just as close. The climbing here is all sport, with six routes ranging from 5.8+ to 5.11b. The median grade is 5.10c, and the hardest is Red Handed at 5.11b. First Light is the easiest, at 5.8+. For timing, September is the most comfortable month, with typical highs around 79°F and lows near 57°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Beattyville. October is similar, with highs near 69°F. Nearby, Lago Linda Hideaway campground is about 2.9 miles away, and Station Camp Creek offers canoeing about 8.1 miles off.

Routes (6)