Finger Rake Area
Finger Rake Area in California has 5 trad climbing routes on 4 difficulty grades.
- 5 routes
- 5.9 – 5.11a/b
- Trad
Is Finger Rake Area open right now?
Alert in the area
The National Park Service lists an alert for Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Icy Road Conditions - October 23, 2026
Park alert covering Lassen Volcanic National Park · NPS · Lassen Volcanic National Park
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Best time to visit Finger Rake Area
Best months: May–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
41° / 22°
Feb
42° / 22°
Mar
46° / 24°
Apr
50° / 27°
May
61° / 35°
Jun
70° / 41°
Jul
79° / 46°
Aug
78° / 45°
Sep
72° / 41°
Oct
59° / 33°
Nov
47° / 26°
Dec
39° / 22°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Manzanita Lake, CA, 5.1 mi away at 5,750 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Finger Rake Area is a climbing area in Lassen Volcanic National Park in California, managed by the National Park Service. It sits within the park's boundaries, and a fee is charged for access. The area has five trad routes, with grades ranging from 5.9 to 5.11a/b. The Finger Rake route, at 5.10a, and Raked Over, at 5.10a, are among the most established, with first ascents dating back to 1984. Hellen Keller, the hardest route at 5.11a/b, was first climbed by Suchoski in 2018. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Manzanita Lake weather station, which sits about 900 feet lower, show July highs around 79°F and lows near 46°F. Winter is cold, with January highs around 41°F and lows near 22°F. Raker Peak is about 0.2 miles away, and Roadside Distraction is about 0.4 miles away. The Devastated Area hike is about 1.2 miles off, and Lost Creek Group campground is about 3.1 miles away.
Routes (5)
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