New York · Rock climbing · Ithaca

Ithaca Suspension Bridge Ice Climb

Aug–Sep
best months

Ithaca Suspension Bridge Ice Climb offers a unique frozen waterfall climbing experience in New York's Finger Lakes region. This seasonal ice climbing destination provides vertical frozen formations in a dramatic gorge setting, attracting climbers seeking winter alpine challenges close to civilization. The area suits experienced ice climbers and those looking to develop winter climbing skills in a spectacular natural amphitheater.

  • Nearby · Lick Brook Falls · Ludlowville Falls · Carpenters falls NY
  • Best time to go · Aug–Sep

    Best time to visit Ithaca Suspension Bridge Ice Climb

    Best months: August–September. 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° / 15°

      16 wet · 12 snow

    2. Feb

      33° / 15°

      13 wet · 10 snow

    3. Mar

      41° / 22°

      14 wet · 7 snow

    4. Apr

      54° / 33°

      14 wet · 2 snow

    5. May

      67° / 44°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 53°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 58°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 56°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 49°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      59° / 39°

      15 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 30°

      15 wet · 4 snow

    12. Dec

      36° / 22°

      15 wet · 9 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ithaca Cornell Univ, NY, 2.6 mi away at 960 ft. The station sits about 500 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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