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Campground · 5.0 mi from the trail
New York · Rock climbing · Johnsburg · Near Schroon Lake
Sky High
- 3 routes
- 5.2 – 5.7
- Trad
Sky High is a climbing area in Wilcox Lake Wild Forest in New York, on land managed by the State Department of Conservation. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from about 54°F to 75°F in July, and the crag sits a few hundred feet higher, so expect slightly cooler conditions. Winters are cold, with January highs averaging around 25°F, and wet days are common in every month. Sky High shares its corner of the forest with several other crags, including Measles Walls, Upper Measles Wall and Wayout Wall, all about 0.1 mile away. Crane Mountain Path also starts close by for anyone who wants to add a hike.
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Best time to visit Sky High
No month here meets our mild-weather rule. 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
25° / 6°
17 wet
Feb
28° / 7°
14 wet
Mar
36° / 15°
14 wet
Apr
49° / 28°
14 wet
May
63° / 40°
16 wet
Jun
71° / 49°
15 wet
Jul
75° / 54°
15 wet
Aug
73° / 53°
13 wet
Sep
67° / 45°
13 wet
Oct
54° / 35°
16 wet
Nov
41° / 25°
16 wet
Dec
31° / 14°
17 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Indian Lake 2sw, NY, 21.5 mi away at 1,670 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
