Abolitionists Fury
One of 18 routes at Balcony Jr., positioned mid-range in the crag's grade span.
- 5.10
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
Is Abolitionists Fury open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Appalachian National Scenic Trail. It doesn't name Abolitionists Fury, so check the source for the area it covers.
List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Park closure covering Appalachian National Scenic Trail · NPS · Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Park alert covering Appalachian National Scenic Trail · NPS · Appalachian National Scenic Trail
As of · Source: NPS · Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Abolitionists Fury
Best months: April–June and 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.
Jan
41° / 21°
Feb
44° / 23°
Mar
53° / 29°
Apr
65° / 39°
May
74° / 49°
Jun
82° / 58°
Jul
86° / 62°
Aug
85° / 61°
Sep
78° / 54°
Oct
67° / 42°
Nov
56° / 32°
Dec
45° / 25°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sharpsburg 5 S, MD, 5.1 mi away at 400 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of 18 routes catalogued at Balcony Jr., this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range, which spans from 5.6 to 5.11+.
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