The Powercut
- 41 routes
- V0 – V10
- Bouldering
- Jun–Oct
- best months
The Powercut is a bouldering area in Rothrock State Forest in Pennsylvania, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with The Garden about 0.4 miles away and Hunter's Rocks (Rocky Ridge Natural Area) about 0.6 miles off. That makes it easy to pair with other climbs in the area. The area has 41 bouldering problems, with grades ranging from V0-1 to V10. Typical averages from the nearby Raystown Lake weather station show September highs around 76°F with lows near 55°F, and May is similar at about 72°F by day and 50°F at night. Those are the most comfortable times to go. The Main Area, another climbing spot, is about 0.7 miles away. For hiking, Copeland Spring Trail is about 1.5 miles off, and Greenwood Furnace Camp offers camping about 7.6 miles away.
- The GardenRock climbing0.4 mi
- Hunter's Rocks (Rocky Ridge Natural Area)Rock climbing0.6 mi
- The Main AreaRock climbing0.7 mi
- Copeland Spring TrailHiking1.5 mi
- New Martin TrailHiking1.9 mi
- Pole TrailHiking4.6 mi
- Greenwood Furnace CampCamping7.6 mi
- Shaver CreekCanoeing7.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- The GardenRock climbing · Next door
- Hunter's Rocks (Rocky Ridge Natural Area)Rock climbing · ~1 min drive
- The Main AreaRock climbing · ~1 min drive
- Private Property - do not useRock climbing · ~1 min drive
- Lower WallsRock climbing · ~8 min drive
- Main WallRock climbing · ~8 min drive
- Damnation WallRock climbing · ~8 min drive
- Donation RocksRock climbing · ~8 min drive
- Left SideRock climbing · ~8 min drive
- Eversince AreaRock climbing · ~20 min drive
Best time to visit The Powercut
Best months: 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.
Jan
37° / 21°
11 wet
Feb
40° / 22°
9 wet
Mar
49° / 29°
11 wet
Apr
61° / 40°
13 wet
May
72° / 50°
14 wet
Jun
80° / 58°
12 wet
Jul
85° / 63°
12 wet
Aug
84° / 62°
12 wet
Sep
76° / 55°
11 wet
Oct
64° / 44°
11 wet
Nov
52° / 34°
10 wet
Dec
41° / 27°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Raystown Lake 2, PA, 17 mi away at 1,000 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
