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Emerald City

Emerald City in Kentucky has 54 climbing routes with bouldering pads, sport, and trad options.

54 routes
V0 – V4-5
Bouldering · Sport · Trad

Is Emerald City open right now?

Closure in the area

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

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

Emerald City is a climbing area in the Cumberland Ranger District of Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky. It sits within the forest's ranger district, and the surrounding land is managed as part of the national forest. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Beattyville show May highs around 75°F and October highs near 69°F, while July and August average about 84°F. Several other climbing areas are close by. Global Village is about 0.3 miles away, and Friction Slab AKA Bulldog Boulder is about 0.9 miles away. Bird Cage Sector is about 1.2 miles away. For a hike, the Sand Gap Trail - Sheltowee Trace NRT #100 is about 1.8 miles away.

Routes (54)

MandarinFA: C. Chaney, Mike Lyons 19995.10-TNTFA: Tim Powers, Tony Rooker in 19875.10bDiamond In The RoughFA: J. Baker, R. Turan5.10cRuby SlippersFA: R. Turan, J. Baker, 19915.10dLollipop KidsFA: J. Baker, 19925.11bThe Man Behind the CurtainFA: Kris Hampton, 20065.11bYellow Brick RoadFA: Tim Powers, Neal Strickland, Tracy Crabtree - 19925.11bNo Place Like HomeFA: J. Link, J.Baker, 19925.11cFlying MonkeysFA: T. Powers, J. Baker, 19915.11dThe Bulge5.12aFather's Day5.5WhiteoutFA: John Bronaugh, Ron Snider, 19845.8Whiteout Direct (aka Nerds)FA: Jack Hume5.8The ShiningFA: Brent Lewis, Ron Snider, 19835.9SharpFA: Jamie Baker, Chris Linderman, 19895.9-Spiny NormanFA: Ron Snider, Bill Rieker in 19845.9+Best Clockmaker on MarsFA: C. ChaneyV0Generic LaybackV0Mercury in RetrogradeFA: C. ChaneyV0SkittlesFA: C. Chaney 1999V0SolitaireFA: C. Chaney, 1998V0Somebody Else's ProblemFA: C. Chaney, 1998V0StemulatorFA: C. Chaney, 1998V0Watto (SDS)FA: 1999 ?V0Winkie GuardV0Green PieceFA: C. Chaney, 1998V0-Knobs, Etc.FA: C. Chaney, 1998V0-RippleFA: C. Chaney, 1998V0-TotoFA: 1991V0-Big Toe AreteFA: 1999 ?V0+Black Magic AreteFA: C. Chaney 1999V0+ConstellationV0+Fall GuyFA: C. Chaney, 1999V0+In The MiddleFA: 1999V0+My Sexy CranberryFA: C. Chaney 1999V0+Shelf LifeFA: C. Chaney 1999V0+T. FrumpFA: C. ChaneyV0+The Fictitious EggFA: C. Chaney 1999V0+Yellow Brick ToadV0+CornerstoneFA: C. Chaney, 1998V1Let the Wookie WinFA: C. Chaney 1999V1Tusken RaiderFA: C. Chaney, 1999V1WolverineFA: Dustin Boyd, 1997V1BJ and the BearFA: C. Chaney, 1999V2DangatangV2GeneratorFA: C. Chaney, 1999V2Saint GeorgeV2-3Ghaffi StickFA: C. Chaney, 1999V3Hot WheelsFA: C. Chaney, 1999V3Long ShotFA: C. Chaney, 1999V3SonsphearFA: D. Boyd, 1998V3Sweat of the WookieFA: C. ChaneyV3Hollow ThreatV4BeastFA: T. Reynaldo, 1999V4-5

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