New York · Rock climbing · South Colton

South Colton

16 routes
5.4 – 5.11b/c
Mixed · Sport
Aug–Sep
best months

South Colton is a climbing area in Snow Bowl State Forest in New York, managed by the State Department of Conservation. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots in the state's far eastern corner, with several other areas within about 9 miles. The climbing here is mixed, with 13 mixed routes and 3 sport routes among the 16 listed. Grades run from 5.4 up to 5.11b/c, so there is a range of options for climbers of different abilities. Some of the named routes include SLU'zers at 5.4, Aeon Flux at 5.10a/b and Torpedo at 5.11b/c. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 80°F with lows near 58°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. That station sits about 600 feet lower than the area, so temperatures at South Colton run cooler. Other climbing areas close by include Far East, about 8 miles away, and Blaze Wall, Middle East Boulder and Rick Ross Boulder, each roughly 8 to 9 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Aug–Sep

    Best time to visit South Colton

    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.

Routes (16)