Clearcoat Arete
- V3
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
- Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov
- best months
One of six climbs catalogued at Clearcoat Face, this route sits in the middle of the crag's range from V0- to V4. First ascent by Caelan Sims.
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- Downingtown BouldersRock climbing · ~7 min drive
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- Warm up boulderRock climbing · ~27 min drive
- Hay Creek BouldersRock climbing · ~27 min drive
- a. Main WallRock climbing · ~27 min drive
- d. Zorro WallRock climbing · ~27 min drive
Best time to visit Clearcoat Arete
Best months: April–June and August–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.
Jan
40° / 20°
10 wet
Feb
43° / 21°
9 wet
Mar
51° / 29°
11 wet
Apr
63° / 38°
11 wet
May
73° / 49°
11 wet
Jun
82° / 59°
11 wet
Jul
86° / 64°
10 wet
Aug
84° / 62°
10 wet
Sep
78° / 54°
9 wet
Oct
66° / 41°
10 wet
Nov
55° / 32°
10 wet
Dec
44° / 25°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at W Chester 2 Nw, PA, 5.9 mi away at 375 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
