Virginia · Rock climbing · McLean

Dancing Climb

5.8
grade
Trad Gear
style
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

One of nine routes catalogued at Boucher Rocks, Virginia, spanning 5.8 to 5.11. First ascent by Paul Bradt (1946).

Local outfitters

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  • Nearby · Cow's Hoof · Spitzbergen · Mather Gorge Maryland - Greek Wall Area
  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Dancing Climb

    Best months: March–June and September–November. 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

      43° / 25°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      46° / 27°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      55° / 33°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 44°

      11 wet

    5. May

      76° / 54°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      84° / 63°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 68°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 66°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 59°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 47°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 36°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      47° / 30°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dalecarlia Rsvr, MD, 4.3 mi away at 150 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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