Kentucky · Rock climbing · Cannons Point

The Nest

Nest, The in Kentucky has 4 bouldering routes rated from 5.10a to 5.12b.

4 routes
V2 – V5
Bouldering

Best time to visit The Nest

Best months: March–May and September–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

    44° / 24°

    9 wet · 2 snow

  2. Feb

    49° / 26°

    9 wet · 2 snow

  3. Mar

    58° / 34°

    10 wet · 1 snow

  4. Apr

    70° / 43°

    10 wet

  5. May

    79° / 53°

    11 wet

  6. Jun

    87° / 62°

    9 wet

  7. Jul

    90° / 65°

    8 wet

  8. Aug

    90° / 63°

    7 wet

  9. Sep

    84° / 56°

    7 wet

  10. Oct

    72° / 44°

    8 wet

  11. Nov

    59° / 34°

    8 wet

  12. Dec

    48° / 28°

    10 wet · 1 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rough Rvr Lake, KY, 3.3 mi away at 560 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

The Nest is a bouldering area in Kentucky, sitting right next to the town of Cannons Point, about 0.1 mile away. It is a small cluster of four boulder problems, all rated between V2 and V5 on the V scale, so it works well as a short stop for climbers looking to warm up or round out a day in the area. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Rough Rvr Lake show October highs around 72°F with lows near 44°F, and May highs around 79°F. July and August average highs near 90°F. The routes are all boulders, and the hardest is Shark Tooth Left at V5. Buck Shot is the easiest at V2, and Cyclops is V4. The first ascents are listed for each, with Hunter Spurlock on Shark Tooth and Chad on Cyclops. Laurel Branch campground and the Cave Loop Trail are both about 1.8 miles away. Cave Creek, a fishing spot, is about 1.9 miles off, and Axtel campground is about 2.8 miles away.

Routes (4)