Dark in Bad
Mid-range climb at Snake's Den that takes both bolts and placed gear.
- 5.7
- grade
- Mixed
- style
Is Dark in Bad open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in National Forests in North Carolina. It doesn't name Dark in Bad, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Rainbow Springs Road closed for reconstruction
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Closures in anticipation of Hurricane Isaias
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Siddie Fields Day Use Area closed for improvements
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Pisgah National Forest Driving Safety Alert
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As of · Source: USFS · National Forests in North Carolina. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Dark in Bad
Best months: March–April 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.
Jan
48° / 28°
11 wet
Feb
52° / 30°
11 wet
Mar
58° / 36°
12 wet
Apr
67° / 44°
12 wet
May
75° / 53°
13 wet
Jun
81° / 60°
13 wet
Jul
84° / 63°
15 wet
Aug
82° / 62°
13 wet
Sep
77° / 56°
10 wet
Oct
68° / 46°
9 wet
Nov
59° / 36°
9 wet
Dec
51° / 31°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at N Fk 2, NC, 6.6 mi away at 2,480 ft. The station sits about 1,200 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.
One of 10 routes catalogued at Snake's Den, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range. The line accepts both bolts and placed gear on the same ascent.
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