Abel
Mid-range climb in the Family Feud sector at Calico Mountains.
- 5.9
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
Best time to visit Abel
Best months: October–April. 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
59° / 35°
4 wet
Feb
63° / 39°
4 wet
Mar
70° / 44°
3 wet
Apr
77° / 49°
1 wet
May
86° / 57°
1 wet
Jun
96° / 65°
0 wet
Jul
102° / 72°
1 wet
Aug
101° / 70°
1 wet
Sep
93° / 63°
1 wet
Oct
81° / 53°
1 wet
Nov
68° / 42°
2 wet
Dec
57° / 35°
3 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Barstow, CA, 12.2 mi away at 2,220 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of five routes catalogued in the Family Feud sector at Calico Mountains, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range, which spans from 5.7+ to 5.10b.
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