New York · Rock climbing · Rotterdam

Plotterkill Preserve (ice)

Apr–Oct
best months

Plotterkill Preserve offers ice climbing opportunities in New York's scenic preserve setting. This destination suits climbers seeking winter ice routes in a natural preserve environment, providing seasonal climbing when conditions freeze.

  • Nearby · Cave Wall · Mahican Section · Hailes Cave South
  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Plotterkill Preserve (ice)

    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

      31° / 12°

    2. Feb

      34° / 13°

    3. Mar

      42° / 20°

    4. Apr

      57° / 33°

    5. May

      70° / 44°

    6. Jun

      77° / 53°

    7. Jul

      81° / 59°

    8. Aug

      80° / 56°

    9. Sep

      74° / 49°

    10. Oct

      59° / 38°

    11. Nov

      48° / 28°

    12. Dec

      36° / 19°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Delanson 2ne, NY, 7.3 mi away at 984 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes

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