Approach Hills
Approach Hills in California has 5 climbing routes ranging across 5 difficulty grades.
- 5 routes
- 5.7 – 5.11b/c
- Trad · Bouldering
Best time to visit Approach Hills
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.
Jan
66° / 37°
7 wet
Feb
66° / 38°
8 wet
Mar
68° / 40°
8 wet
Apr
72° / 43°
6 wet
May
76° / 49°
4 wet
Jun
83° / 52°
1 wet
Jul
89° / 58°
1 wet
Aug
91° / 59°
1 wet
Sep
87° / 55°
2 wet
Oct
80° / 48°
4 wet
Nov
73° / 40°
5 wet
Dec
66° / 36°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ramona Ap, CA, 5.1 mi away at 1,393 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Approach Hills is a climbing area within the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve in California, managed by State Fish and Wildlife. It sits close to several other climbing spots, making it an easy addition to a day exploring the reserve's rock. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the Ramona airport weather station, about 5 miles away, show May highs near 76°F with lows around 49°F, and November highs near 73°F with lows around 40°F. Summer runs hot, with August highs averaging about 91°F. The area has five routes in total, with three trad climbs and two boulders. The trad routes grade from 5.7 to 5.11b/c, and the boulders run from V1 to V2+. Specific routes include Handy at 5.7, Farm Stand at 5.11-, and Citracado Crack at 5.11b/c, all first ascended by Ben.
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