Meatballs
Kentucky climbing area with varied routes for developing climbers.
Is Meatballs open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Daniel Boone National Forest. It doesn't name Meatballs, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
National Visitor Use Monitoring, Oct 2026-Sept 2027
Agency closure covering Daniel Boone National Forest · USFS · Daniel Boone National Forest
Scott Creek Boat ramp briefly inaccessible, July 30
Agency closure covering Daniel Boone National Forest · USFS · Daniel Boone National Forest
Low water levels at Laurel River Lake
Agency alert covering Daniel Boone National Forest · USFS · Daniel Boone National Forest
Active logging operations near Redbird Crest Trail Sections 17-19
Agency alert covering Daniel Boone National Forest · USFS · Daniel Boone National Forest
Tornado Damaged Area Closure in London, Pulaski counties
Agency alert covering London Ranger District · Order 08-02-14-26-02 · USFS · London Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Daniel Boone National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Meatballs
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.
Jan
44° / 25°
14 wet
Feb
48° / 27°
12 wet
Mar
58° / 33°
14 wet
Apr
69° / 42°
13 wet
May
76° / 52°
14 wet
Jun
83° / 61°
13 wet
Jul
86° / 65°
12 wet
Aug
85° / 64°
10 wet
Sep
81° / 56°
9 wet
Oct
69° / 44°
10 wet
Nov
58° / 34°
11 wet
Dec
47° / 28°
14 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Heidelberg, KY, 11.1 mi away at 665 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Meatballs is a Kentucky climbing area offering accessible rock climbing in a scenic setting. The crag features a variety of routes suitable for climbers developing their skills on natural rock. The area provides an excellent opportunity to experience Kentucky's outdoor climbing culture.
Routes
No routes catalogued here yet
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