Pennsylvania · Rock climbing · Guilford Township

Grumpy Bear

5.3
grade
Trad Gear
style
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Located in the Exploration Wall sector at Brown Rocks, this route sits among 17 climbs catalogued at the crag, which range from 5.2 to 5.11+. First ascent by Justin Lamason, Dan Baker and Mike.

  • Nearby · Devils Den, Main · Plum Run · Chief Block
  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Grumpy Bear

    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, 1.5 mi away at 1,520 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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