Pennsylvania · Rock climbing · Byram

d. Mid-state

Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Mid-state Pennsylvania climbing offers accessible rock in a central location, making it a convenient destination for climbers throughout the region. The area provides a mix of climbing experiences suitable for both developing climbers and experienced athletes looking for solid stone and varied terrain.

  • Nearby · o. Chain Reaction Buttress · Ralph Stover State Park (High Rocks) · f. Cramped Face
  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit d. Mid-state

    Best months: April–June and September–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.

    1. Jan

      42° / 19°

      10 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      44° / 22°

      9 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      52° / 29°

      11 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      64° / 39°

      11 wet

    5. May

      74° / 49°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 58°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 64°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 61°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 54°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 40°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 32°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      46° / 25°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lambertville, NJ, 7.4 mi away at 68 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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o. Chain Reaction ButtressPhoto: Andrew Gnias, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

o. Chain Reaction Buttress

~4 min drive

8 routes at o. Chain Reaction Buttress in Pennsylvania span 5 grades, offering sport, top-rope, and trad climbing.

Ralph Stover State Park (High Rocks)Photo: Andrew Gnias, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Ralph Stover State Park (High Rocks)

~4 min drive

13 climbing routes in Pennsylvania, 12 difficulty grades, bouldering, sport, top-rope, and trad.

f. Cramped FacePhoto: Andrew Gnias, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

f. Cramped Face

~4 min drive

f. Cramped Face in Pennsylvania has 8 climbing routes on 6 difficulty grades.

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The Edge (Closed)

~2 min drive

Edge (Closed) in Pennsylvania has 25 climbing routes across 12 grades.

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r. Far Face

~4 min drive

r. Far Face in Pennsylvania has 5 climbing routes on 4 difficulty grades.

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p. Obnoxious Partner

~4 min drive

5-route climbing area in Pennsylvania with sport, top-rope, and trad options.

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l. Hawk's Nest

~4 min drive

l. Hawk's Nest in Pennsylvania has 8 climbing routes across 7 grades.

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m. Noncensus Area

~4 min drive

m. Noncensus Area is a climbing crag in Pennsylvania with 5 routes.

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g. The Great Buttress

~4 min drive

g. The Great Buttress in Pennsylvania has 6 routes with 6 grades, offering mixed, sport, and trad climbing.

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b. Practice Face

~4 min drive

b. Practice Face in Pennsylvania has 9 climbing routes with bouldering pads, sport, and trad.