The Apostle Pillars
Apostle Pillars, The in California has 7 sport climbing routes.
- 7 routes
- 5.10a – 5.13a
- Sport
Best time to visit The Apostle Pillars
Best months: October–May. 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
60° / 37°
Feb
62° / 39°
Mar
69° / 42°
Apr
75° / 46°
May
82° / 53°
Jun
92° / 59°
Jul
97° / 65°
Aug
97° / 65°
Sep
91° / 61°
Oct
80° / 51°
Nov
67° / 42°
Dec
59° / 35°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hesperia 2e, CA, 9.8 mi away at 3,055 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
The Apostle Pillars are a climbing area on Bureau of Land Management land within the Barstow Field Office in California, about 10 miles from the town of Hesperia. The surrounding area is a cluster of named climbing spots, with Launch Pad, Tomb and Dead Zone all about 0.1 mile away. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Hesperia show April highs around 75°F and October highs around 80°F, while July and August average about 97°F. Other climbing areas close by include BMX Crags, about 0.8 mile away. For hiking, Tangelo Trail is about 4.4 miles off, and Bass Hill Trail and Chimney Rock Loop are both within about 6 miles.
Routes (7)
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