Massachusetts · Rock climbing · Williamsburg

Balance Bar

5.6
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Apr
best months

One of nine routes catalogued at Western MA's Sanctuary sector, positioned in the middle of the crag's 5.3–5.10 range. First ascent by Craig.

  • Nearby · Farley Ledges Climbing Crag · Buoux Buttress · The Slab
  • Best time to go · Apr

    Best time to visit Balance Bar

    Best months: April. 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

      33° / 14°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 15°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 24°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 34°

      12 wet

    5. May

      70° / 46°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 55°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 60°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 59°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 51°

      13 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 39°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 29°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      39° / 21°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Orange Muni Ap, MA, 7.5 mi away at 555 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.