New York · Rock climbing · Ramapo · Near Mount Kisco

6.2 Fairy Tales

20 routes
5.1 – 5.10c
Sport · Mixed
Apr–Oct
best months

6.2 Fairy Tales is a climbing area within Harriman State Park in New York, managed by State Park and Recreation. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, including Career Guides and Jumble Hotel, each about 0.1 mile away. The area has 20 routes, mostly sport climbing with a few mixed routes. Grades run from 5.1 to 5.10c, with the median around 5.7. Among the named routes are Emperor's New Clothes at 5.10c and Goose Laid Golden Egg at 5.9. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are good bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show September highs around 76°F and May highs around 71°F, while July peaks near 84°F. The White Diamond Trail is 0.2 mile away and the 7 Hills Trail is 0.6 mile away. Across the state line in New Jersey, the Ramapo River is about 4 miles off.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    ACA Camp

    Campground

    Campground · 3.6 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Mount Fuji

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
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    Erie Railroad Signal Tower, Waldwick Yard

    Museum

    Museum · 9.3 mi from Mount Kisco

    Signal box in New Jersey, United States of America

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit 6.2 Fairy Tales

    Best months: April–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

      38° / 20°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      40° / 20°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 29°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 39°

      11 wet

    5. May

      71° / 50°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 58°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 64°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 63°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 56°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 43°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 35°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 27°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wanaque Raymond Dam, NJ, 9.7 mi away at 245 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (20)

Three Little PigsFA: Ken Roberts5.1Glass MountainFA: TR Ken Roberts5.10aSteadfast Tin SoldierFA: TR Ken Roberts5.10aFaces des Blocs IntegralesFA: TR Ken Roberts5.10bEmperor's New ClothesFA: TR Ken Roberts5.10cThumbelinaFA: TR JC Curcio + Ken Roberts5.3Baba YagaFA: TR Ken Roberts5.4Red Riding HoodFA: TR Sharon + Ken Roberts5.4The Ugly DucklingFA: TR Ken Roberts + JC Curcio5.4Hansel and GretelFA: TR Karel Hrbacek5.6Jack and the BeanstalkFA: TR Sharon + Ken Roberts5.6Pied PiperFA: TR JC Curcio + Ken Roberts5.6Sorcerer's ApprenticeFA: TR JC Curcio + Ken Roberts5.6Aretes des Blocs IntegralesFA: TR Ken Roberts5.7The Frog PrinceFA: TR Sharon + Ken Roberts5.7Little MermaidFA: TR Ken Roberts5.7+Braid of RapunzelFA: TR Sharon + Ken Roberts5.8Princess + PeaFA: TR Karel Hrbacek + Ken Roberts5.8GoldilocksFA: TR Ken Roberts5.9Goose Laid Golden EggFA: TR Ken Roberts5.9