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Springfield

Springfield in Kentucky has 12 climbing routes ranging across 6 difficulty grades.

12 routes
5.7 – 5.11c
Sport · Trad

Is Springfield open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Best months: March–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° / 24°

    11 wet

  2. Feb

    49° / 26°

    10 wet

  3. Mar

    59° / 33°

    10 wet

  4. Apr

    69° / 41°

    10 wet

  5. May

    77° / 51°

    11 wet

  6. Jun

    82° / 59°

    10 wet

  7. Jul

    85° / 63°

    10 wet

  8. Aug

    85° / 62°

    8 wet

  9. Sep

    79° / 54°

    7 wet

  10. Oct

    69° / 41°

    8 wet

  11. Nov

    57° / 32°

    8 wet

  12. Dec

    48° / 27°

    11 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Stearns 2s, KY, 3.7 mi away at 1,220 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Springfield is a climbing area in Kentucky's Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, managed by the National Park Service. It sits within the Stearns Ranger District of Daniel Boone National Forest, about 3.7 miles from the Stearns 2S weather station, which makes it a convenient reference for planning a visit. The area offers a mix of sport and trad routes, with 12 climbing routes in total. The grades run from 5.7 up to 5.11c, and the median is 5.10b. Among the named routes are Block Party, a 5.7 trad climb, and Bart at the Blackboard, a 5.11c trad route. Sport climbers can try Song of the Sirens at 5.10a. For timing, late spring and early fall are the most comfortable. Typical averages from the nearby weather station show May highs around 77°F and September highs around 79°F, with September also seeing the fewest wet days of the year. Several other climbing areas lie within a short distance, including Upstream Routes, Downstream Area and Blue Heron, each about 0.2 miles away. Blue Heron Campground is about 1.5 miles off for an overnight stay.

Routes (12)

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