New York · Rock climbing · South Colton

Relayer

5.6
grade
Mixed
style
Aug–Sep
best months

One of 16 routes catalogued at South Colton, this climb sits in the lower-middle range of the crag's 5.4–5.11b/c span. This line takes both bolts and placed gear on the same ascent.

  • Nearby · Moss Cliff · Notch Mountain · Far East
  • Best time to go · Aug–Sep

    Best time to visit Relayer

    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

      26° / 6°

      15 wet

    2. Feb

      29° / 9°

      13 wet

    3. Mar

      38° / 18°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      53° / 32°

      13 wet

    5. May

      67° / 44°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 54°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 58°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 57°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 48°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 38°

      14 wet

    11. Nov

      44° / 27°

      14 wet

    12. Dec

      32° / 16°

      15 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Colton 2 N, NY, 8.5 mi away at 580 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.