Black Mountain - Central
- May–Sep
- best months
Black Mountain - Central offers climbing on Vermont's central landscape with accessible rock formations suited to climbers developing their skills. The area provides a mix of climbing experiences in a setting that captures the character of the Green Mountains, making it a solid choice for those looking to build experience on New England stone.
Mount ForistRock climbing · ~1h 11m drivePhoto: Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- Middle Forist AreaRock climbing · ~1h 12m drivePhoto: Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Madigan AreaRock climbing · ~1h 12m drivePhoto: Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Black Mountain NorthRock climbing · Next door
- Main CliffRock climbing · ~1 min drive
- Les temps modernesRock climbing · ~17 min drive
- Mont PinacleRock climbing · ~17 min drive
- PlanétariumRock climbing · ~17 min drive
- Mont Pinacle IceRock climbing · ~17 min drive
- Bald HillRock climbing · ~28 min drive
Best time to visit Black Mountain - Central
Best months: May–September. 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
22° / 0°
Feb
25° / 2°
Mar
34° / 12°
Apr
47° / 27°
May
62° / 39°
Jun
70° / 48°
Jul
75° / 53°
Aug
74° / 51°
Sep
66° / 44°
Oct
53° / 33°
Nov
40° / 23°
Dec
28° / 11°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Averill, VT, 6.2 mi away at 1,699 ft. The station sits about 800 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.
Routes
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