Maryland · Bouldering · Phoenix

Fifth Circle

V4
grade
Bouldering Pads
style
Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov
best months

One of three boulder problems catalogued at Big Gunpowder Falls in the Warship Satan Boulder sector, this climb sits in the middle of the grade range established at the crag.

  • Nearby · Moby Dick and Trailer Boulders · Biceps Wall · Titanic Area
  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov

    Best time to visit Fifth Circle

    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, 9.4 mi away at 235 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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