Pennsylvania · Rock climbing · Guilford Township

Brown Rocks

18 routes
5.2 – 5.11+
Trad · Bouldering
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Brown Rocks is a climbing area in Pennsylvania's Meeting Of The Pines Natural Area, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. It sits among several other climbing spots, including The Arete Wall (aka Rock One Area), Glen's Roof Wall and Jim's Wall, all within about half a mile. The area holds 18 routes, mostly traditional (16) with two boulders. Grades run from 5.2 up to 5.11+, with "Sundown" at 5.11+ as one of the hardest. The boulders sit at the V0 level. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station at S Mtn, PA, run to a high of 81°F and a low of 62°F, while September cools to a high of 73°F. Winter is cold, with January highs around 36°F. Bricker's Clearing Trail, a hike about 1.4 miles away, offers a nearby way to pair climbing with walking. Quincy Mountain Trail lies about 3.7 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Brown Rocks

    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.

    1. Jan

      36° / 21°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 21°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 28°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 38°

      12 wet

    5. May

      69° / 49°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 57°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 62°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 60°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 53°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 43°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 33°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      40° / 26°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at S Mtn, PA, 1.4 mi away at 1,520 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (18)

Brown Rocks Bouldering(1)

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