Not To B
One of 8 routes at ABC Ramps, in the lower-middle range of the crag's grades.
- 5.5
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
Is Not To B open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. It doesn't name Not To B, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Bridge to Maryland Heights & C&O Canal CLOSED
Park closure covering Harpers Ferry National Historical Park · NPS · Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
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
Ongoing work on Lower Town buildings
Park alert covering Harpers Ferry National Historical Park · NPS · Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
As of · Source: NPS · Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Not To B
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 8 routes catalogued at ABC Ramps, this climb sits in the lower-middle range of the crag's 5.2 to 5.11 span.
Photo of the crag

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