Ohio · Bouldering · Cincinnati

The Cracken

One of three climbs catalogued at The West Wall, this route sits at the lower end of the crag's V1–V2 range. First ascent by Grant Eaton.

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Best time to visit The Cracken
Best months: March, June and September–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
  41° / 24°
  11 wet
2. Feb
  45° / 26°
  10 wet
3. Mar
  55° / 33°
  12 wet
4. Apr
  67° / 43°
  13 wet
5. May
  75° / 53°
  13 wet
6. Jun
  83° / 61°
  12 wet
7. Jul
  87° / 65°
  12 wet
8. Aug
  86° / 64°
  10 wet
9. Sep
  80° / 56°
  9 wet
10. Oct
  68° / 44°
  9 wet
11. Nov
  55° / 34°
  10 wet
12. Dec
  45° / 28°
  11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cincinnati Lunken Ap, OH, 4 mi away at 490 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Best time to visit The Cracken