Mountain Pines Campground
Campground
Campground · 4.2 mi from the trail
Pennsylvania · Rock climbing · Saltlick Township · Near Uniontown
Southwestern Highlands
- 6 routes
- 5.8 – 5.11
- Top Rope · Bouldering
- Apr–Oct
- best months
Southwestern Highlands is a climbing area in Pennsylvania, about half a mile from the town of White. It sits in a cluster of outdoor spots, with several other climbing areas and trails within a short drive. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 74°F, while July peaks near 81°F and January highs sit around 35°F. Mountain Pines Campground is about 4 miles away for an overnight stay. The South Loop Trail and Blair Brothers Trail are both under 6 miles off, and the Breakneck climbing area is about 6 miles away.
Around this trail
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Restaurant
Open after 6
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Museum
Museum · 19 mi from Uniontown
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More in UniontownBest time to go · Apr–Oct
Best time to visit Southwestern Highlands
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.
Jan
35° / 19°
Feb
39° / 20°
Mar
47° / 26°
Apr
60° / 37°
May
70° / 47°
Jun
77° / 56°
Jul
81° / 60°
Aug
79° / 59°
Sep
74° / 52°
Oct
63° / 41°
Nov
51° / 32°
Dec
41° / 24°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Donegal 2 Nw, PA, 4.3 mi away at 1,800 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Routes (6)
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Bouldering
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Cannabis Boulder (AKA The Lower Slab)
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Breakneck
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Breakneck in Pennsylvania has 1 sport route rated 5.10a to 5.10b.
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Right Wall
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Main Wall
~10 min drive
Main Wall in Pennsylvania has 15 climbing routes with mixed and sport styles.
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Furthest Right Wall
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Middle Wall
~11 min drive
Middle Wall in Pennsylvania has 12 climbing routes across 10 difficulty grades.
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Right Wall
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Right Wall in Pennsylvania has 9 climbing routes across 7 grades.
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Pike Run
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Pike Run in Pennsylvania has 8 climbing routes across 7 grades.
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The Vault
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