Ten High
- V10
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
- Apr, Jun–Oct
- best months
Is Ten High open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Appalachian National Scenic Trail. It doesn't name Ten High, so check the source for the area it covers.
List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Park closure covering Appalachian National Scenic Trail · NPS · Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Park alert covering Appalachian National Scenic Trail · NPS · Appalachian National Scenic Trail
As of · Source: NPS · Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
This is the hardest climb catalogued at Cranking Area, where routes span from V0 to V10. First ascent by Travis Gault.
Devils Den, MainRock climbing · ~37 min drivePhoto: Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Plum RunRock climbing · ~37 min drivePhoto: Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- Vulture View AreaRock climbing · Next door
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- Main WallRock climbing · ~4 min drive
- White Rock AcresRock climbing · ~6 min drive
- Hammond RocksRock climbing · ~11 min drive
- Tumbling RunRock climbing · ~22 min drive
- Walnut BottomRock climbing · ~22 min drive
Best time to visit Ten High
Best months: April and 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
38° / 20°
9 wet · 3 snow
Feb
41° / 22°
9 wet · 3 snow
Mar
50° / 29°
10 wet · 2 snow
Apr
63° / 39°
12 wet
May
73° / 49°
14 wet
Jun
81° / 59°
12 wet
Jul
85° / 63°
11 wet
Aug
84° / 61°
11 wet
Sep
77° / 53°
9 wet
Oct
66° / 41°
10 wet
Nov
54° / 32°
9 wet
Dec
42° / 25°
10 wet · 2 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Carlisle Wtp, PA, 9.5 mi away at 430 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.