Pennsylvania · Rock climbing · Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh

2 routes
5.3 – 5.8+
Alpine
Aug–Sep
best months

Pittsburgh is a climbing area in Hays Woods, Pennsylvania. It sits among a cluster of hiking trails in the surrounding area, and several other climbing spots lie within a few miles. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 72°F in May and 75°F in September, while July highs average about 83°F and January highs about 37°F. Several trails start close by. The IHOP Trail is about 2.4 miles away, the Humpular Trail about 2.5 miles, and the Refractory Trail and South Side Trail both about 2.6 miles. Climbers can also head to Bridge Pillar, about 3 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Aug–Sep

    Best time to visit Pittsburgh

    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

      37° / 22°

      14 wet

    2. Feb

      40° / 24°

      13 wet

    3. Mar

      49° / 31°

      14 wet

    4. Apr

      63° / 42°

      14 wet

    5. May

      72° / 52°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 60°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 64°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 63°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 56°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 45°

      14 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 35°

      13 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 28°

      14 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pittsburgh Allegheny Co Ap, PA, 2.8 mi away at 1,248 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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