California · Rock climbing · Columbia

African Roof

African Roof in California has 6 bouldering routes across 4 grades.

6 routes
V0 – V2
Bouldering

Best time to visit African Roof

Best months: October–June. 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

    56° / 33°

    10 wet

  2. Feb

    58° / 34°

    10 wet

  3. Mar

    62° / 37°

    10 wet

  4. Apr

    67° / 40°

    6 wet

  5. May

    76° / 45°

    4 wet

  6. Jun

    85° / 51°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    93° / 57°

    0 wet

  8. Aug

    92° / 56°

    0 wet

  9. Sep

    87° / 51°

    1 wet

  10. Oct

    76° / 43°

    4 wet

  11. Nov

    63° / 36°

    7 wet

  12. Dec

    55° / 32°

    10 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sonora, CA, 4.6 mi away at 1,675 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

African Roof is a climbing area within Columbia State Historic Park in California, managed by State Park and Recreation. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Diggins Boulders and Stage Coach Boulders both about 0.1 mile away. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Sonora show May and October highs around 76°F with only a few wet days, while July and August average highs in the low 90s. The park's own climbing areas make it easy to pair with other outings. Summit Trail is about 3 miles away for hiking, and Creekside Trail offers mountain biking at a similar distance. Paddlers can reach the Stanislaus River, roughly 5.7 miles off.

Routes (6)

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