Maryland · Rock climbing · Parkton

Prettyboy Murder Hornets

5.6
grade
Trad Gear
style
Jun–Oct
best months

One of eight routes catalogued at The Reservoir Wall, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range. First ascent July 31, 2021 Alex Hill, Alex Wodarczk, Jim Borton.

Local outfitters

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  • Nearby · Moby Dick and Trailer Boulders · Titanic Area · Biceps Wall
  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Prettyboy Murder Hornets

    Best months: June–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

      40° / 24°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      43° / 25°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      52° / 32°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      65° / 42°

      13 wet

    5. May

      73° / 51°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 60°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 64°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 63°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 56°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 45°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 36°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 28°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Millers 4 Ne, MD, 8.2 mi away at 860 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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