Kentucky · Rock climbing · Olive Hill

Panic Attack

One of three routes catalogued at Carter Caves.

5.10-
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Best time to visit Panic Attack

Best months: June and August–October. 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

    40° / 21°

    14 wet

  2. Feb

    45° / 23°

    12 wet

  3. Mar

    54° / 29°

    12 wet

  4. Apr

    66° / 38°

    13 wet

  5. May

    74° / 50°

    14 wet

  6. Jun

    79° / 59°

    12 wet

  7. Jul

    82° / 63°

    13 wet

  8. Aug

    82° / 60°

    11 wet

  9. Sep

    76° / 54°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    66° / 40°

    10 wet

  11. Nov

    54° / 30°

    10 wet

  12. Dec

    44° / 26°

    13 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Olive Hill 5ne, KY, 2.3 mi away at 888 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of only three routes catalogued at Carter Caves, this climb sits near the top of the grade range established at the crag.

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