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Charlatan

Is Charlatan open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shenandoah National Park. It doesn't name Charlatan, so check the source for the area it covers.

Active Closure
Park closure covering Shenandoah National Park · NPS · Shenandoah National Park
Prescribed Fire in Big Meadows
Park alert covering Shenandoah National Park · NPS · Shenandoah National Park
Parking at Boundary Access Areas
Park alert covering Shenandoah National Park · NPS · Shenandoah National Park

As of Nov 10, 1:00 PM EST · Source: NPS · Shenandoah National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of five climbs catalogued at Primary Crag within the 5.9+ to 5.11d range. First ascent Feb 2016.

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

Also worth it near here
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Best time to visit Charlatan
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.
1. Jan
  36° / 19°
2. Feb
  38° / 22°
3. Mar
  44° / 27°
4. Apr
  57° / 37°
5. May
  64° / 46°
6. Jun
  70° / 54°
7. Jul
  75° / 59°
8. Aug
  73° / 58°
9. Sep
  69° / 52°
10. Oct
  58° / 42°
11. Nov
  48° / 32°
12. Dec
  39° / 24°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Big Meadows, VA, 6.4 mi away at 3,540 ft. The station sits about 800 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Photo of the crag