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Bold Moon preserve boulder

Bold Moon preserve boulder in North Carolina has 5 bouldering routes.

5 routes
V2 – V5
Bouldering

Best time to visit Bold Moon preserve boulder

Best months: March–June and September–November. 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

    50° / 30°

    9 wet

  2. Feb

    54° / 33°

    8 wet

  3. Mar

    62° / 39°

    9 wet

  4. Apr

    71° / 48°

    9 wet

  5. May

    79° / 57°

    11 wet

  6. Jun

    85° / 65°

    10 wet

  7. Jul

    89° / 71°

    9 wet

  8. Aug

    86° / 68°

    10 wet

  9. Sep

    81° / 61°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    71° / 49°

    8 wet

  11. Nov

    61° / 39°

    8 wet

  12. Dec

    53° / 33°

    9 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Greensboro Wtp, NC, 10.2 mi away at 765 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Bold Moon preserve boulder is a bouldering area within Guilford County's Bold Moon Preserve in North Carolina. It sits among a cluster of outdoor spots in the county, and its five boulder problems range from V2- to V5, with the Dome Pincher Direct at the top end. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Greensboro show October highs around 71°F with lows near 49°F, and April is similar at about 71°F by day and 48°F at night. July is the warmest month, with highs near 89°F. The routes are all boulders, and the grades run from V2- to V5. Straight to the Dome is the easiest at V2-, and Dome Pincher Direct is the hardest at V5. The first ascents of most of these were done by Burke Miller, with Dome Pincher Direct by Will Queen. Buffalo Creek, a canoeing route, is about 2 miles away, and the Fox Trot and Cats Claw mountain biking trails are each within 3 miles. Tabacco Barn Ridge, a hike, is about 3 miles off.

Routes (5)

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