Kentucky · Rock climbing · Somerset

Thigh Gap

Mid-range climb in Pounder Branch sector at Rockcastle River.

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Is Thigh Gap open right now?

Closure in the area

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

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, 13.4 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 in the Pounder Branch sector at Rockcastle River, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range that spans from 5.6 to 5.10+.