Pennsylvania · Rock climbing · Pittsburgh

Seldom Seen

7 routes
5.5 – 5.10a
Sport · Trad
May–Oct
best months

Seldom Seen is a climbing area in Pennsylvania, about 0.7 miles from the town of Mount Washington. It sits close to several hiking trails, which makes it easy to pair with a walk. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 74°F and September highs around 78°F, with July the warmest month at about 85°F. The Dilworth Trail and Turkey Run Trail both start about 0.2 miles away, and the George and Guy Trail is about a mile off. For more climbing, Bridge Pillar, The is roughly 3.8 miles away.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Seldom Seen

    Best months: May–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

      39° / 20°

      14 wet

    2. Feb

      42° / 22°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      51° / 29°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      64° / 39°

      13 wet

    5. May

      74° / 50°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 59°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 64°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 62°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 55°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      66° / 44°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 33°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 26°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Emsworth L/D Ohio Rvr, PA, 6.5 mi away at 717 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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