Pennsylvania · Rock climbing · Tinicum Township

Practice Climb

5.3
grade
Trad Gear
style
Apr–Oct
best months

One of six climbs catalogued at b. Practice Face, spanning 5.3 to 5.10b. First ascent by Joe Walsh (1930s).

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

    Best time to visit Practice Climb

    Best months: April–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

      38° / 19°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      41° / 20°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      50° / 28°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      63° / 38°

      9 wet

    5. May

      72° / 49°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 58°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 63°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 61°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 54°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 42°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 31°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 25°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bucksville, PA, 6.9 mi away at 387 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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