Virginia · Rock climbing · Hinton · Near Staunton

Second Mountain

19 routes
V0 – V10
Bouldering
Aug–Nov
best months

Is Second Mountain open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. It doesn't name Second Mountain, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Second Mountain is a climbing area in the North River Ranger District of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest in Virginia, managed by the Forest Service. The Second Mountain Trail starts just 0.2 miles away and serves as the natural way to approach the area. For comfortable conditions, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 78°F, with temperatures on the mountain running cooler than that station's figures because it sits well below the climb. Other nearby options include the Dictum Ridge Trail about a mile away and Hone Quarry Campground roughly 6 miles off. Climbers can also find the Hidden Cracks - RIGHT Sector about 6 miles away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Hone Quarry Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 6.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    The Thomas House

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 9 mi
  • If it rains

    Braithwaite Studios

    Gallery

    On your way back · 9 mi

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  • Best time to go · Aug–Nov

    Best time to visit Second Mountain

    Best months: August–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

      42° / 23°

      10 wet · 3 snow

    2. Feb

      46° / 24°

      9 wet · 3 snow

    3. Mar

      54° / 30°

      12 wet · 2 snow

    4. Apr

      65° / 40°

      13 wet

    5. May

      73° / 50°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 60°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 64°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 62°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 55°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      67° / 43°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 32°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      46° / 26°

      11 wet · 2 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dale Enterprise, VA, 7 mi away at 1,358 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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