Lower Sunny Side
Is Lower Sunny Side open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Appalachian National Scenic Trail. It doesn't name Lower Sunny Side, so check the source for the area it covers.
List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Park closure covering Appalachian National Scenic Trail · NPS · Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Park alert covering Appalachian National Scenic Trail · NPS · Appalachian National Scenic Trail
As of · Source: NPS · Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Lower Sunny Side is a Maine climbing area offering accessible rock climbing in a scenic setting. The crag provides a mix of climbing experiences suitable for climbers developing their skills and those seeking solid moderate-grade climbing. Its south-facing aspect and approachable terrain make it a welcoming destination for building confidence on rock.
Middle Forist AreaRock climbing · ~19 min drivePhoto: Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- Madigan AreaRock climbing · ~19 min drivePhoto: Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Mount ForistRock climbing · ~19 min drivePhoto: Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- The OutlookRock climbing · ~9 min drive
- Lost Boys AreaRock climbing · ~11 min drive
- North Bald CapRock climbing · ~11 min drive
- Main Slab AreaRock climbing · ~11 min drive
- Bear Cub Cliff Gilead MERock climbing · ~16 min drive
- Tumble Down Dick Mt.Rock climbing · ~16 min drive
- Tumble Down Dick BoulderingRock climbing · ~16 min drive
Best time to visit Lower Sunny Side
No month here meets our mild-weather rule. 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° / 2°
12 wet
Feb
30° / 3°
10 wet
Mar
39° / 14°
12 wet
Apr
53° / 27°
13 wet
May
67° / 37°
15 wet
Jun
75° / 47°
16 wet
Jul
80° / 52°
18 wet
Aug
78° / 50°
17 wet
Sep
71° / 42°
14 wet
Oct
57° / 32°
14 wet
Nov
44° / 23°
13 wet
Dec
32° / 11°
14 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Berlin Muni Ap, NH, 9.9 mi away at 1,158 ft. The station sits about 1,400 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.
Routes
No routes catalogued here yet
We have this crag's location and access details, but not its individual climbs. Routes appear here as our sources add them.
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