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K9 Crag

K9 Crag in Kentucky has 8 sport climbing routes with 8 distinct difficulty grades.

8 routes
5.9 – 5.11d
Sport

Is K9 Crag open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Daniel Boone National Forest. It doesn't name K9 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 K9 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.

K9 Crag is a climbing area in the Cumberland Ranger District of Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky. It sits among several other climbing spots, with Cathedral Domain Climbing Area (CDCA) and Apollo Wall both about 0.2 miles away. 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. Pine Mesa Trail is about 0.3 miles away and White Pine Trail about 0.5 miles. For an overnight stay, Lago Linda Hideaway is about 3 miles off.

Routes (8)