Ohio · Bouldering · Jefferson Township

Black Arete

V3
grade
Bouldering Pads
style
Jun–Oct
best months

One of twelve bouldering problems catalogued at Salt Fork State Park, this climb sits in the middle of the difficulty range that spans V0 to V6 across the crag. First ascent by Ray Weber 1991.

  • Nearby · Pine Crest Trail Boulders aka Lakeside Boulders · Cabin Boulders · Morgan's Knob Boulders (FKA Diving Board Boulders)
  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Black Arete

    Best months: June–October. 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

      38° / 21°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      42° / 23°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 30°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      66° / 40°

      13 wet

    5. May

      75° / 50°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 58°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 63°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 61°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 54°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      66° / 42°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 33°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      42° / 26°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cambridge, OH, 6.9 mi away at 800 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.