Kentucky · Rock climbing · Leeco

Paddy O'Keefe's Walking Shoes

The hardest climb catalogued at this Oasis sector location.

5.11d
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Is Paddy O'Keefe's Walking Shoes open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Daniel Boone National Forest. It doesn't name Paddy O'Keefe's Walking Shoes, 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 Paddy O'Keefe's Walking Shoes

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

This is the hardest route catalogued at Southern Region Crags' Oasis sector, standing at the top of a grade span that runs from 5.10a to 5.11d across seven climbs at the crag.

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