Ripe Mango
- 5.10
- grade
- Top Rope
- style
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- best months
Is Ripe Mango open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in George Washington Memorial Parkway. It doesn't name Ripe Mango, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).
Memorial Bridge Closed Monday, November 2, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Park closure covering George Washington Memorial Parkway · NPS · George Washington Memorial Parkway
Northbound GWMP Lane Closures Between Spout Run and Route 123
Park closure covering George Washington Memorial Parkway · NPS · George Washington Memorial Parkway
Single Lane Closures on South Parkway Near River Farm Drive
Park closure covering George Washington Memorial Parkway · NPS · George Washington Memorial Parkway
Temporary Closure of the Clara Barton Parkway 3500 ft of right travel lane
Park closure covering George Washington Memorial Parkway · NPS · George Washington Memorial Parkway
As of · Source: NPS · George Washington Memorial Parkway. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
One of three routes catalogued in the Ripe Mango sector of the DC & Northern VA Region, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range. No lead protection is recorded for this line.
Local outfitters
- Terrapin Adventures21 mi away
- Virginia Outdoor Center48 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- Nearby · Cow's Hoof · Spitzbergen · Mather Gorge Maryland - Greek Wall Area
Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit Ripe Mango
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.
Jan
43° / 25°
10 wet
Feb
46° / 27°
9 wet
Mar
55° / 33°
11 wet
Apr
68° / 44°
11 wet
May
76° / 54°
11 wet
Jun
84° / 63°
10 wet
Jul
88° / 68°
10 wet
Aug
86° / 66°
10 wet
Sep
79° / 59°
9 wet
Oct
68° / 47°
10 wet
Nov
56° / 36°
10 wet
Dec
47° / 30°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dalecarlia Rsvr, MD, 3.1 mi away at 150 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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