Kentucky · Rock climbing · Torrent

Receiver

Mid-upper range climb among 28 routes at Torrent Falls.

5.11b
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Is Receiver open right now?

Closure in the area

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

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

One of 28 routes catalogued at Torrent Falls, this climb sits in the middle-upper range of the crag's 5.2 to 5.12d span.

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Local businesses nearby

Outfitters and businesses near Torrent. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

Miguels Rock Climbing Shop

Rock Climbing business nearby (~4 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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