Pennsylvania · Rock climbing · Cold Spring Township

The Apprentice

5.9
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

One of 20 routes catalogued at Main Wall, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range from 5.5 to 5.11c/d. First ascent by Ben Sears.

  • Nearby · Boxcar Rocks (Chinese Wall) · Bouldering · Echo Valley
  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit The Apprentice

    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.

    1. Jan

      37° / 20°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      40° / 21°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      49° / 28°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      61° / 37°

      11 wet

    5. May

      71° / 47°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 56°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 60°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 59°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 52°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 41°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 32°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      42° / 25°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dehart Dam, PA, 12.9 mi away at 537 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.