Pennsylvania · Bouldering · Pittsburgh

Rock Hug

V2-
grade
Bouldering Pads
style
Jun–Oct
best months

One of nine climbs catalogued at The Bridge Pillar, this route sits in the middle of the crag's V0 to V3-4 range. First ascent: Dj Wilmot, Dec 2015.

  • Nearby · Hidden in Plain Sight · Island Block · Rappel Rock
  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Rock Hug

    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.

    1. Jan

      38° / 22°

      14 wet

    2. Feb

      40° / 22°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      50° / 29°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      62° / 40°

      13 wet

    5. May

      72° / 51°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 59°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 64°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 63°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 56°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 44°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 35°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      42° / 28°

      14 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Braddock Lock 2, PA, 5.6 mi away at 730 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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