New Jersey · Rock climbing · Whitehall · Near Hackettstown

r. Benes

19 routes
5.6 – 5.11+
Top Rope
Apr, Aug–Oct
best months

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Weather is good · OpenWeather · checked 13 h ago

r. Benes is a climbing area in New Jersey, about 0.2 miles from the town of Whitehall. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with s. Ronca and t. Clifford both about 0.1 miles away and c. Smiley Slopes roughly 0.6 miles off. The area is close to several other outdoor options, so it works well as a base for a day of climbing and hiking. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 74°F, with July the warmest month at about 84°F. The Sussex Branch Trail is about 0.4 miles away, and Cranberry Overlook is about 0.6 miles away. Tamarack Park is about 1.1 miles off, and the Musconetcong River, a paddling route, is about 4.2 miles away.

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    Panther Lake Camping Resort

    Campground

    Campground · 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Dunkin'

    Fast food

    Open after 6
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    Sterling Hill Mining Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 11 mi from Hackettstown

    Zinc mine and museum in Ogdensburg, New Jersey

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