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Sweet Release

Top-grade route at Southern Pillar - West Side using mixed bolts and placed gear.

5.12a
grade
Mixed
style

Is Sweet Release open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Monongahela National Forest. It doesn't name Sweet Release, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Best time to visit Sweet Release

Best months: April–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° / 22°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    47° / 23°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    55° / 30°

    10 wet

  4. Apr

    67° / 38°

    11 wet

  5. May

    74° / 48°

    12 wet

  6. Jun

    81° / 55°

    10 wet

  7. Jul

    84° / 59°

    10 wet

  8. Aug

    83° / 58°

    10 wet

  9. Sep

    77° / 51°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    68° / 41°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    56° / 32°

    8 wet

  12. Dec

    46° / 25°

    9 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Franklin 2 Ne, WV, 11.3 mi away at 1,900 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of the hardest routes catalogued at Southern Pillar - West Side, where climbs range from 5.5 to 5.12a. This line takes both bolts and placed gear on the same line.

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Local businesses nearby

Outfitters and businesses near Seneca Rocks. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

Seneca Rocks Climbing School

Rock Climbing business nearby (under a mile away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Seneca Rocks Mountain Guides

Rock Climbing business nearby (under a mile away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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