New York · Rock climbing · South Colton

Torpedo

5.11b/c
grade
Mixed
style
Aug–Sep
best months

Caution at last check

Weather is marginal · OpenWeather · checked 18 h ago

One of 16 routes catalogued at South Colton, this climb stands at the upper end of the crag's grade range. It takes both bolts and placed gear on the same line.

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

    Best time to visit Torpedo

    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.