Pennsylvania · Rock climbing · Cummings Township

Central PA

4 routes
5.7+ – 5.10+
Top Rope
Aug–Sep
best months

Central PA is a climbing area in Pennsylvania, about 1.5 miles from the town of East Hill. The area holds four top-rope routes, all rated between 5.7+ and 5.10+ on the YDS scale. The names of the routes, Mossiga Motala, Skånes Skåra, Skål and Snare His Associates, come from the climbers who first ascended them. The warmest stretch runs from June through August, when typical highs reach the mid-70s and July averages about 79°F with lows near 57°F, according to typical averages from a nearby weather station. September cools to around 70°F by day. Several trails lie within a few miles, including the Quarry Trail and Ramsey Trail (MST), both about 3.2 miles away, and the Mid-State Trail at about 3.5 miles. Paddlers can find Little Pine Creek about 3.6 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Aug–Sep

    Best time to visit Central PA

    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

      30° / 14°

      14 wet

    2. Feb

      33° / 15°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 22°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      55° / 33°

      13 wet

    5. May

      67° / 43°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 52°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 57°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 55°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 48°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 37°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 29°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 21°

      14 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wellsboro 4 Sw, PA, 25.6 mi away at 1,818 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (4)