Maine · Rock climbing · Bar Harbor

The FishScale

5.12d
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Jun–Oct
best months

Is The FishScale open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Acadia National Park. It doesn't name The FishScale, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

  • Cadillac Summit Road closed to all users Nov 9-25 and Dec 1-18

    Park closure covering Acadia National Park · NPS · Acadia National Park

  • Eastern Section of Beech Mountain Loop Trail Closed for Repairs

    Park closure covering Acadia National Park · NPS · Acadia National Park

As of · Source: NPS · Acadia National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of six routes catalogued at The Cavern, this climb sits near the top of the grade range established at the crag. First ascent by Dave Sharratt and Greg Shyloski.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Nearby · Otter Cliffs · The Precipice aka The South Wall · Upper Slab and Upper Wall
  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit The FishScale

    Best months: June–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

      33° / 15°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 18°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 25°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      53° / 35°

      12 wet

    5. May

      65° / 45°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      74° / 54°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 60°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 60°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 53°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 43°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 33°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      38° / 22°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Acadia Np, ME, 5.3 mi away at 470 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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