New York · Rock climbing · Lake Minnewaska · Near New Windsor

m. Crevice right, and Psycho Wall

m. Crevice right, and Psycho WallPhoto: bgreenlee, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
9 routes
5.7+ – 5.11
Mixed · Sport
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

M. Crevice right and Psycho Wall is a climbing area in Minnewaska State Park Preserve in New York, managed by State Park and Recreation. It sits among a cluster of named climbing areas, with k. Oops Wall, Peterskill and l. Cuckoo's Nest and the Crevice all about 0.1 mile away. The routes here run from about 5.7+ to 5.11, with mixed styles dominating and a few sport routes. Crack of Respendent Delights, Psycho Crack Right and Black Wallpaper are among the mixed climbs, and Psyche Out is the sport route at 5.11. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical averages from the nearby Mohonk Lake weather station show July highs around 83°F with lows near 64°F, while winter brings highs in the mid-30s and regular snow days from December through February. Hikers can pair a day on the rock with the High Peter's Kill Trail, about half a mile away, or King's Lane and Trapps Trail, both within a mile.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 1.6 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Bobo’s Farm

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 4 mi

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit m. Crevice right, and Psycho Wall

    Best months: April and June–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

      34° / 19°

      11 wet · 7 snow

    2. Feb

      37° / 20°

      9 wet · 6 snow

    3. Mar

      46° / 27°

      11 wet · 4 snow

    4. Apr

      60° / 39°

      11 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      71° / 50°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 59°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 64°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 63°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 56°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 45°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 35°

      10 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      38° / 25°

      11 wet · 5 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mohonk Lake, NY, 3.7 mi away at 1,245 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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