Broken Finger
- 5.7
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
- Apr, Jun–Oct
- best months
One of 17 climbs catalogued at Paradise, this route sits at the entry level of the grade span that extends to 5.12+. First ascent: Albert Pisaneschi, George Peterson.
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- The LibraryRock climbing · Next door
- Rear WallRock climbing · Next door
- Main Block, Back SideRock climbing · Next door
- Mocanaqua (aka Shickshinny)Rock climbing · ~2 min drive
- Main WallRock climbing · ~3 min drive
- Squirrel Rock BoulderingRock climbing · ~5 min drive
- Squirrel RockRock climbing · ~5 min drive
- Ricketts Glen State ParkRock climbing · ~26 min drive
- Pervatious BRock climbing · ~27 min drive
Best time to visit Broken Finger
Best months: April and 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.
Jan
33° / 16°
11 wet
Feb
36° / 18°
9 wet
Mar
44° / 25°
11 wet
Apr
58° / 35°
12 wet
May
69° / 46°
13 wet
Jun
76° / 55°
12 wet
Jul
80° / 58°
12 wet
Aug
78° / 57°
11 wet
Sep
72° / 50°
9 wet
Oct
60° / 39°
10 wet
Nov
48° / 31°
10 wet
Dec
38° / 22°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Benton 3 Ne, PA, 12 mi away at 1,095 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
