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Upper Deck (roof crack)

Mid-range climb among six routes at Rock House Knob.

5.11
grade
Trad Gear
style

Is Upper Deck (roof crack) open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in National Forests in North Carolina. It doesn't name Upper Deck (roof crack), so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · National Forests in North Carolina. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Upper Deck (roof crack)

Best months: March–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

    45° / 26°

  2. Feb

    49° / 29°

  3. Mar

    55° / 34°

  4. Apr

    64° / 42°

  5. May

    69° / 50°

  6. Jun

    74° / 59°

  7. Jul

    77° / 61°

  8. Aug

    76° / 60°

  9. Sep

    72° / 55°

  10. Oct

    65° / 45°

  11. Nov

    57° / 36°

  12. Dec

    49° / 30°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mtn City 2 Sw, GA, 8.1 mi away at 3,464 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of six routes catalogued at Rock House Knob, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range between 5.10+ and 5.12a/b.

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