Salmon River Falls (Ice)
Photo: andyarthur, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)- May–Oct
- best months
Salmon River Falls is a premier winter ice climbing destination in New York, where cascading frozen waterfalls create a dynamic playground for climbers of varying abilities. The setting combines the raw power of flowing water locked in ice with the rugged beauty of the river gorge, offering routes that range from beginner-friendly flows to challenging mixed terrain. This area suits climbers seeking the technical challenge and aesthetic rewards of ice climbing in a scenic natural setting.
- Nearby · Green Lakes State Park · Right Wall · Flying Whale Boulder
Best time to go · May–Oct
Best time to visit Salmon River Falls (Ice)
Best months: May–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.
Jan
29° / 11°
Feb
31° / 13°
Mar
39° / 20°
Apr
51° / 31°
May
65° / 42°
Jun
73° / 52°
Jul
79° / 57°
Aug
77° / 56°
Sep
71° / 48°
Oct
58° / 40°
Nov
46° / 30°
Dec
34° / 19°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pulaski, NY, 8.8 mi away at 399 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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