Maryland · Rock climbing · Parkton

The Reservoir Wall

8 routes
5.5 – 5.8+
Trad
Jun–Oct
best months

Reservoir Wall is a climbing area on the Pretty Boy Reservoir in Maryland, about 0.1 mile from Bonus Wall, the closest of several climbing areas in this corner of the reservoir. For comfortable conditions, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 77°F, while July highs reach about 85°F and January highs sit near 40°F. The Highland Trail and Gunpowder South Trail (White) both start within about 2 miles. Raven Rocks, another climbing area, is about 3 miles away, and Prettyboy Reservoir offers lake fishing about 4 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit The Reservoir Wall

    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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