Maine · Rock climbing · Gilead

Dickweed

5.8-
grade
Trad Gear
style
May–Oct
best months

Located in the Dorsal Fin sector of Tumble Down Dick Mt., this climb sits in the lower-middle range of the 14 routes catalogued at the crag, which span from 5.5 to 5.12b. First ascent by Bradley White and friend, 1982.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Dickweed

    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, 10.9 mi away at 790 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.