Maryland · Rock climbing · Oakland

Fork Run

1 route
5.3
Top Rope
Apr–Oct
best months

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Weather is good · OpenWeather · checked 5 h ago

Fork Run is a climbing area in Maryland, about half a mile from the community of Hoyes Run. It sits close to several other outdoor spots, including The Ledges, a climbing area just 0.1 mile away, and the Yellow and Red trails, both about 0.2 mile off. The Ledges is the closest climbing area, and the Yellow and Red trails are the nearest hikes. The Youghiogheny River, about 0.6 mile away, offers river fishing. Wisp Resort, roughly 1.7 miles away, is the closest downhill ski area. The climate is most comfortable in late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Sines Deep Creek, which sits about 500 feet lower than Fork Run, show July highs around 79°F with lows near 56°F, and September highs around 72°F. Winter is cold, with January highs averaging about 34°F. The area has one route, Unknown Fissure 2, a top-rope climb graded 5.3 on the YDS scale.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Fork Run

    Best months: April–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

      34° / 17°

    2. Feb

      38° / 17°

    3. Mar

      47° / 24°

    4. Apr

      59° / 34°

    5. May

      68° / 44°

    6. Jun

      75° / 52°

    7. Jul

      79° / 56°

    8. Aug

      76° / 55°

    9. Sep

      72° / 48°

    10. Oct

      61° / 38°

    11. Nov

      49° / 29°

    12. Dec

      38° / 21°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sines Deep Creek, MD, 0.7 mi away at 2,040 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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