New York · Rock climbing · Indian Lake · Near Schroon Lake

Clifford the Big Red Dog

5.6
grade
Mixed
style

One of three routes catalogued at the Hooper Garnet mine sector in the Indian Lake Region. This climb takes both bolts and placed gear on the same line.

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  • Sleep close

    Elizabeth Point Campsite

    Campground

    Campground · 1.5 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Log House Restaurant and Pub

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi

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  • Nearby · Crane Mountain · Over The Measles Wall · Upper Measles Wall
  • Best time to go

    Best time to visit Clifford the Big Red Dog

    No month here meets our mild-weather rule. 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

      25° / 6°

      17 wet

    2. Feb

      28° / 7°

      14 wet

    3. Mar

      36° / 15°

      14 wet

    4. Apr

      49° / 28°

      14 wet

    5. May

      63° / 40°

      16 wet

    6. Jun

      71° / 49°

      15 wet

    7. Jul

      75° / 54°

      15 wet

    8. Aug

      73° / 53°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      67° / 45°

      13 wet

    10. Oct

      54° / 35°

      16 wet

    11. Nov

      41° / 25°

      16 wet

    12. Dec

      31° / 14°

      17 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Indian Lake 2sw, NY, 9.3 mi away at 1,670 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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