Moonwalk Right-hand variation
Mid-range climb among 17 routes at this North Carolina crag.
- 5.10+
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
Is Moonwalk Right-hand variation open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in National Forests in North Carolina. It doesn't name Moonwalk Right-hand variation, 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 Moonwalk Right-hand variation
Best months: March–May 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
49° / 25°
10 wet · 1 snow
Feb
53° / 27°
10 wet · 1 snow
Mar
60° / 33°
12 wet
Apr
69° / 41°
11 wet
May
75° / 50°
12 wet
Jun
81° / 58°
14 wet
Jul
83° / 62°
15 wet
Aug
82° / 62°
14 wet
Sep
77° / 55°
10 wet
Oct
69° / 43°
9 wet
Nov
59° / 32°
8 wet
Dec
51° / 28°
10 wet · 1 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Brevard, NC, 5.5 mi away at 2,175 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of 17 routes catalogued at East Face/Guides Wall's left side, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's 5.8–5.12a range.
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