5.8
Mid-range climb in the 90 Foot Slab sector at Carruther's Cove.
- 5.8
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Is 5.8 open right now?
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Best time to visit 5.8
Best months: March–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
52° / 36°
Feb
54° / 37°
Mar
56° / 37°
Apr
58° / 39°
May
61° / 43°
Jun
64° / 46°
Jul
67° / 49°
Aug
69° / 49°
Sep
69° / 45°
Oct
65° / 42°
Nov
56° / 39°
Dec
51° / 36°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Orick Prairie Creek Park, CA, 7.3 mi away at 160 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of three routes catalogued in the 90 Foot Slab sector at Carruther's Cove, this climb sits mid-range within the crag's 5.6 to 5.9 span.
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