Maryland · Rock climbing · Thurmont · Near Ballenger Creek

Thurmont Vista Boulders/Static Boulders

9 routes
V0 – V3
Bouldering
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Is Thurmont Vista Boulders/Static Boulders open right now?

No closures listed

The National Park Service lists no closures for Catoctin Mountain Park.

As of · Source: NPS · Catoctin Mountain Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Thurmont Vista Boulders/Static Boulders is a climbing area in Maryland with 9 routes. It features bouldering pads.

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    Camp Misty Mount

    Campground

    The next 4 weekends are full on Recreation.gov
  • Eat after

    Burger King

    Fast food

    On your way back · 2 mi · Open after 6
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    Schifferstadt Architectural Museum

    Museum

    On your way back · 16 mi

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Thurmont Vista Boulders/Static Boulders

    Best months: April and 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

      39° / 23°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      42° / 25°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      52° / 31°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      65° / 42°

      12 wet

    5. May

      73° / 52°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 60°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 65°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 63°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 58°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 46°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 36°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 28°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Catoctin Mtn Park, MD, 2.2 mi away at 1,610 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (9)

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Rules & access

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Source: National Park Service API

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