Shawnee Shelter
Shawnee Shelter in Kentucky has 5 sport climbing routes across 4 grades.
- 5 routes
- 5.10a – 5.13a
- Sport
Best time to visit Shawnee Shelter
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.
Jan
42° / 24°
13 wet
Feb
47° / 27°
13 wet
Mar
57° / 34°
15 wet
Apr
68° / 44°
15 wet
May
75° / 53°
15 wet
Jun
82° / 61°
14 wet
Jul
84° / 65°
14 wet
Aug
84° / 64°
12 wet
Sep
79° / 57°
10 wet
Oct
69° / 44°
12 wet
Nov
57° / 35°
12 wet
Dec
46° / 28°
13 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Beattyville 4n, KY, 8.3 mi away at 1,080 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Shawnee Shelter is a climbing area in Kentucky, about half a mile from the town of Rogers. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, with Sunbeam Buttress just 0.1 mile away and Inner Sanctum and The Great Arch each about 0.2 mile off. The area is known for its sport climbing, with five routes on record, ranging from 5.10a to 5.13a. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Beattyville show May highs around 75°F and September highs near 79°F, with October cooling to about 69°F. The routes here are all sport climbs. Waterfall Ballet is the easiest at 5.10a, and Tecumseh's Curse and Blue Jacket are the hardest at 5.13a. The Great Arch and Inner Sanctum are close by for more climbing, and Cliff Trail #206 is about 3.4 miles away for a hike.
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