Maine · Rock climbing · Greenwood

Bald Bluff

May–Oct
best months

Bald Bluff is a Maine climbing destination offering rock climbing in a natural outdoor setting. The crag provides climbing opportunities suited to various skill levels, with the characteristic granite and stone formations typical of Maine's climbing areas. Whether you're looking for single-pitch routes or longer climbing objectives, Bald Bluff delivers the classic New England climbing experience.

  • Nearby · Madigan Area · Mount Forist · Middle Forist Area
  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Bald Bluff

    Best months: May–October. 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

      28° / 8°

    2. Feb

      31° / 11°

    3. Mar

      40° / 19°

    4. Apr

      52° / 31°

    5. May

      65° / 42°

    6. Jun

      74° / 51°

    7. Jul

      79° / 57°

    8. Aug

      78° / 56°

    9. Sep

      71° / 47°

    10. Oct

      57° / 37°

    11. Nov

      45° / 27°

    12. Dec

      34° / 17°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bethel 6 Sse, ME, 4.4 mi away at 790 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Madigan AreaPhoto: Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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Middle Forist AreaPhoto: Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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