Maryland · Rock climbing · Four Corners

North Bank - Suspended Boulder

6 routes
V0 – V6
Bouldering
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

North Bank - Suspended Boulder is a climbing area in Maryland, about 0.3 miles from the community of Burnt Mills. It sits among a cluster of boulders and trails, with several other climbing spots and a mountain biking route within a short walk. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Beltsville weather station show May highs around 74°F and October highs around 68°F, while July averages climb to about 87°F. The closest neighbors include South Bank - Tick Area, North Bank - Anklebiter Boulder and Fin Boulder aka Trailside, all about 0.1 mile away. Copperhead Run Trail is also within a tenth of a mile.

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

    Best time to visit North Bank - Suspended Boulder

    Best months: April–June and September–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

      43° / 25°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      45° / 27°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 34°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      65° / 44°

      11 wet

    5. May

      74° / 54°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 63°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      87° / 68°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 66°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 59°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 47°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      57° / 37°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      47° / 30°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Beltsville, MD, 3.9 mi away at 145 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (6)

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