Kentucky · Rock climbing · Bowling Green

Werewolf Area

Werewolf Area in Kentucky has 8 bouldering routes across 6 grades.

8 routes
V0 – V8-9
Bouldering

Best time to visit Werewolf Area

Best months: March–May and 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

    46° / 28°

    11 wet · 3 snow

  2. Feb

    51° / 31°

    10 wet · 2 snow

  3. Mar

    60° / 38°

    12 wet · 1 snow

  4. Apr

    71° / 47°

    12 wet

  5. May

    79° / 57°

    12 wet

  6. Jun

    87° / 66°

    11 wet

  7. Jul

    90° / 70°

    11 wet

  8. Aug

    89° / 68°

    9 wet

  9. Sep

    83° / 60°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    72° / 48°

    9 wet

  11. Nov

    59° / 38°

    10 wet

  12. Dec

    49° / 32°

    11 wet · 1 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bowling Green Warren Co Ap, KY, 13.7 mi away at 523 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Werewolf Area is a bouldering area in Kentucky, about 1.8 miles from the town of Rockland. The area is a cluster of climbing spots, with several named areas and boulders sitting within a short distance of one another. The climbing here is all bouldering, with eight routes in the area and grades ranging from V0 to V8. The hardest of them, Moonlight Traverse, is rated V8-9 and was first climbed by Erik Schlacher on April 30, 2021. Other routes include Victory Slab at V0, The Crack at V3, and Werewolf at V7. The Overhang Area and Clifty Hollow are also close by. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Bowling Green put May highs around 79°F and October highs around 72°F. July is the warmest month, with typical highs near 90°F, while January highs average about 46°F.