Hook ‘Em
- V6
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
- Apr–Oct
- best months
One of 14 boulder problems catalogued at Balancing Rock, this climb sits near the top of the crag's range, which spans V1 to V7. First ascent by Ray Weber.
- Nearby · Electric Rain Boulders · Raven Rocks · High Point boulders
Best time to go · Apr–Oct
Best time to visit Hook ‘Em
Best months: April–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.
Jan
35° / 21°
Feb
39° / 22°
Mar
49° / 29°
Apr
62° / 39°
May
72° / 49°
Jun
79° / 59°
Jul
83° / 63°
Aug
82° / 60°
Sep
76° / 54°
Oct
64° / 44°
Nov
51° / 34°
Dec
41° / 26°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Barnesville, OH, 11.1 mi away at 1,280 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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