Island
- 18 routes
- 5.3 – 5.11a
- Top Rope · Bouldering · Trad
- Apr–Oct
- best months
Island is a climbing area in Hinckley Reservation in Ohio, on city land. It sits among a cluster of other climbing areas, including Main Wall, 5.10 Wall and Isle of Many Faces, all within a short distance. The area has 18 routes, with top rope and bouldering styles. The YDS grades run from 5.3 to 5.11a, and the V scale from V0 to V3-4. Phantom Fifth is the hardest route at 5.11a, and The Arete is a 5.10b/c top rope. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 74°F, with July peaking near 82°F. Paddlers can head to Yellow Creek, about 6 miles away, and hikers to Deer Lick Cave Trail, about 7 miles off.
Best time to go · Apr–Oct
Best time to visit Island
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
33° / 18°
Feb
36° / 19°
Mar
46° / 25°
Apr
60° / 37°
May
70° / 47°
Jun
78° / 56°
Jul
82° / 60°
Aug
81° / 59°
Sep
74° / 52°
Oct
61° / 41°
Nov
49° / 32°
Dec
39° / 24°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Stow 4 Se, OH, 14.5 mi away at 1,060 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Routes (18)
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