Second Wall
- 5 routes
- 5.6 – 5.10c/d
- Trad
- Apr–Oct
- best months
Second Wall is a climbing area in Vermont's Townshend Recreation Area, managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Jamaica Boulders and Entry Boulder each about 0.6 miles away. The area has five trad routes, with grades ranging from 5.6 to 5.10c/d. Fenestration and Little League are both 5.6, Thread the Needle is 5.7, Mother's Day is 5.9+, and I Want My Mommy Direct is the hardest at 5.10c/d. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 81°F in July and 72°F in September, while January highs average about 31°F. The Ledges overlook trail is about 1.7 miles away, and the West River Trail is about 3.2 miles away. Paddlers can find Wardsboro Brook about 7.6 miles off.
Best time to go · Apr–Oct
Best time to visit Second Wall
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
31° / 13°
Feb
33° / 14°
Mar
42° / 21°
Apr
55° / 33°
May
67° / 44°
Jun
75° / 53°
Jul
81° / 58°
Aug
79° / 56°
Sep
72° / 49°
Oct
60° / 38°
Nov
47° / 28°
Dec
36° / 19°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Walpole 2s Nepp, NH, 15.4 mi away at 604 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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