Maryland · Rock climbing · Sykesville

Erebor

6 routes
V2-3 – V7
Bouldering
Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov
best months

Erebor is a bouldering area in Maryland, about half a mile from the town of Salopha. It sits right next to Gorsuch Switch, another climbing area, and is part of a cluster of bouldering and climbing spots in the area. The climbing here is all bouldering, with six routes spread across a range of grades from V2-3 up to V7. The easiest are Merry and Pippin, both V2-3, and the hardest is The Arkenstone at V7. Smaug and Brunson Bunker are also among the more challenging options, with Smaug at V5 and Brunson Bunker at V6-7. Justin Piteleski is listed as the first ascender of several of these routes. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Cylburn run from highs around 66°F in April to 77°F in September, while July highs average about 86°F. Other climbing is close by at Nest A and Jam Boulder, both within about a mile and a half. For time off the rock, the Wood-Marr (HoCo Thru Trail) mountain biking route and the Switchback Trail are both about 2 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov

    Best time to visit Erebor

    Best months: April–June and August–November. 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

      42° / 27°

    2. Feb

      46° / 28°

    3. Mar

      54° / 34°

    4. Apr

      66° / 45°

    5. May

      73° / 55°

    6. Jun

      82° / 64°

    7. Jul

      86° / 69°

    8. Aug

      84° / 67°

    9. Sep

      77° / 60°

    10. Oct

      66° / 49°

    11. Nov

      56° / 39°

    12. Dec

      46° / 31°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cylburn, MD, 15.1 mi away at 235 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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