Wave Crest
One of five routes at North East Area, at the lower end of the local grade range.
- 5.8
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
Best time to visit Wave Crest
Best months: April–October. 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
40° / 21°
7 wet
Feb
43° / 23°
6 wet
Mar
52° / 30°
8 wet
Apr
64° / 40°
10 wet
May
73° / 49°
11 wet
Jun
81° / 58°
10 wet
Jul
85° / 62°
9 wet
Aug
83° / 60°
9 wet
Sep
77° / 53°
8 wet
Oct
66° / 42°
7 wet
Nov
54° / 32°
6 wet
Dec
44° / 25°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cacapon St Pk #2, WV, 12 mi away at 958 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of five routes catalogued at North East Area, this climb sits at the lower end of the grade span found at the crag.
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