New York · Rock climbing · Lake George

Bikeway Block (French Mountain)

8 routes
5.3 – 5.7+
Sport · Mixed
May–Oct
best months

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Bikeway Block, part of the French Mountain area in New York, is a climbing area about a mile from the village of French Mountain. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots and trails, with several other areas within a few miles. The climbing here is sport-oriented, with a few mixed routes. Eight routes are listed, ranging from 5.3 to 5.7+, with French Steps and Norway to Russia Steps at 5.3 and Russian Rurpes at 5.7+. French Deep is the mixed route at 5.5. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Glens Falls show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 74°F, while July peaks near 84°F. Nearby, Rattlesnake Cobble and Narrows Vista Boulder are both within about 3 miles. The Warren County Bikeway is about 5 miles away, and the Hudson River offers paddling roughly 6 miles out.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Bikeway Block (French Mountain)

    Best months: May–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

      31° / 6°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 7°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      44° / 18°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 30°

      10 wet

    5. May

      71° / 42°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 52°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 57°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 54°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 46°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 35°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 24°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      37° / 14°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Glens Falls Farm, NY, 4.1 mi away at 504 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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