Kentucky · Rock climbing · Irvine

Ott's Wall

Ott's Wall in Kentucky has 5 sport routes across 2 difficulty grades.

5 routes
5.8 – 5.8+
Sport

Is Ott's Wall open right now?

Closure in the area

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

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

Ott's Wall is a climbing area in the Cumberland Ranger District of Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky, about 4.4 miles from the Beattyville weather station. It sits among several other climbing areas, with The Port, Light House Crag and Buzzards Roost all about 0.1 mile away. The area has five sport routes, all rated around 5.8 on the YDS scale, with Home Drone and Ott Not at 5.8+. The routes are all sport, so climbers can expect bolted anchors rather than traditional gear. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Beattyville station show May highs around 75°F and October highs near 69°F, while July and August average about 84°F. Pine Mesa Trail and Ridge Trail are both about 0.2 mile away for a walk. Lago Linda Hideaway campground is about 3 miles off, and Station Camp Creek offers canoeing about 8 miles away.

Routes (5)

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