Heather
- 5.11a
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
- May–Oct
- best months
Located in the Far Right sector of Shagg Crag, this climb sits among three routes catalogued at the crag, which span from 5.8 to 5.11B. First ascent: Shagg Crag no 1 Sheriff.
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Best time to visit Heather
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.
Jan
27° / 7°
9 wet
Feb
31° / 7°
8 wet
Mar
40° / 18°
8 wet
Apr
53° / 32°
9 wet
May
67° / 43°
11 wet
Jun
74° / 53°
12 wet
Jul
79° / 58°
12 wet
Aug
78° / 56°
11 wet
Sep
71° / 48°
9 wet
Oct
58° / 37°
10 wet
Nov
44° / 26°
10 wet
Dec
33° / 16°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rumford 1 Sse, ME, 6.8 mi away at 630 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
