The Cradle
A high-end problem in Howie's Roof sector at Two Mile Boulderfield.
- V5
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- Bouldering Pads
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Best time to visit The Cradle
Best months: March–June and August–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° / 29°
8 wet
Feb
52° / 30°
8 wet
Mar
59° / 36°
9 wet
Apr
70° / 44°
9 wet
May
76° / 55°
11 wet
Jun
84° / 63°
10 wet
Jul
87° / 68°
11 wet
Aug
85° / 66°
10 wet
Sep
79° / 59°
9 wet
Oct
70° / 47°
9 wet
Nov
60° / 36°
8 wet
Dec
51° / 31°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Danbury, NC, 6.2 mi away at 1,019 ft. The station sits about 1,600 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.
Located in Howie's Roof at Two Mile Boulderfield, this climb sits near the top of the grade range among the 11 routes catalogued at the crag.
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