The Thules
Is Thules, The open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Appalachian National Scenic Trail. It doesn't name Thules, The, 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.
The Thules is a Maine climbing area offering a mix of routes set in a scenic natural setting. The crag provides climbing opportunities across various grades, making it accessible to climbers at different skill levels. This destination combines solid rock and engaging climbing with the character typical of Maine's outdoor crags.
- Nearby · Middle Forist Area · Madigan Area · Mount Forist
Best time to go
Best time to visit The Thules
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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