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Vermont · Rock climbing · Bolton · Near South Burlington
Upper West
- 8 routes
- 5.8 – 5.12c
- Sport · Trad
- Aug–Sep
- best months
Upper West is a climbing area in Vermont, about 1.8 miles from the town of West Bolton. It sits among a cluster of named climbing spots, with several other areas and a short hike just steps away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 77°F in July, with lows near 58°F. September stays mild, with highs around 68°F and the fewest wet days of the year. The closest neighbors are the B - Upper Tier - Left End and E - Lower Tier climbing areas, both about 0.1 mile away, and the Kinked Birch Birth Boulder. The Old Long Trail passes within 0.2 mile.
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More in South BurlingtonBest time to go · Aug–Sep
Best time to visit Upper West
Best months: August–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
26° / 8°
17 wet
Feb
29° / 10°
14 wet
Mar
38° / 19°
15 wet
Apr
51° / 32°
14 wet
May
65° / 44°
15 wet
Jun
72° / 53°
15 wet
Jul
77° / 58°
15 wet
Aug
75° / 56°
12 wet
Sep
68° / 48°
11 wet
Oct
54° / 38°
15 wet
Nov
42° / 28°
16 wet
Dec
31° / 17°
19 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Worcester 2 W, VT, 16.1 mi away at 1,360 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Routes (8)
A - Booty Wall Area(4)
D - Hidden Ledge(4)
Rancid MeatFA: Kristofer Fiore, Marissa Gorman, Russell Frisch5.10cChalk Bomb AnticsFA: Kristofer Fiore, Tim Sichel (April 17, 2016) DIRECT: KF and Thom Corrado (May 12, 2017)5.11bDoug the Subway FugitiveFA: Kristofer Fiore, Max Forbes, Luke Barns5.11bThe Ones Who Walk AwayFA: Kristofer Fiore (9/9/18)5.12c
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