Kentucky · Rock climbing · Somerset

Redheaded Stepchild

Mid-range climb among nine routes at Rockcastle River.

5.10
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Is Redheaded Stepchild open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Best months: 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

    45° / 27°

    12 wet

  2. Feb

    50° / 30°

    12 wet

  3. Mar

    58° / 36°

    13 wet

  4. Apr

    69° / 45°

    13 wet

  5. May

    77° / 54°

    14 wet

  6. Jun

    84° / 62°

    13 wet

  7. Jul

    86° / 66°

    13 wet

  8. Aug

    86° / 65°

    10 wet

  9. Sep

    80° / 58°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    70° / 45°

    9 wet

  11. Nov

    58° / 36°

    10 wet

  12. Dec

    48° / 30°

    12 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at London Corbin Ap, KY, 12.4 mi away at 1,188 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of nine routes catalogued at Rockcastle River, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range, which spans from 5.6 to 5.10+.