Pennsylvania · Rock climbing · Pittsburgh

Baby Dragon

5.3
grade
Alpine No Fixed
style
Aug–Sep
best months

One of two routes catalogued at Pittsburgh's Hay's Wall sector, this climb sits at the lower end of the grade span found across the crag. First ascent by Joseph J. Bianco. An alpine line with no fixed protection.

  • Nearby · The Bridge Pillar · Seldom Seen · Harrison Hills Park
  • Best time to go · Aug–Sep

    Best time to visit Baby Dragon

    Best months: August–September. 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

      37° / 22°

      14 wet

    2. Feb

      40° / 24°

      13 wet

    3. Mar

      49° / 31°

      14 wet

    4. Apr

      63° / 42°

      14 wet

    5. May

      72° / 52°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 60°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 64°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 63°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 56°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 45°

      14 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 35°

      13 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 28°

      14 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pittsburgh Allegheny Co Ap, PA, 2.8 mi away at 1,248 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.