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Auburn and Grass Valley

Auburn and Grass Valley in California has 7 bouldering routes across 5 grades.

7 routes
V0 – V2
Bouldering

Best time to visit Auburn and Grass Valley

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.

  1. Jan

    56° / 38°

    11 wet

  2. Feb

    59° / 40°

    10 wet

  3. Mar

    63° / 42°

    9 wet

  4. Apr

    68° / 45°

    7 wet

  5. May

    77° / 52°

    5 wet

  6. Jun

    86° / 58°

    2 wet

  7. Jul

    93° / 63°

    0 wet

  8. Aug

    92° / 63°

    1 wet

  9. Sep

    87° / 60°

    1 wet

  10. Oct

    77° / 52°

    3 wet

  11. Nov

    64° / 43°

    7 wet

  12. Dec

    56° / 37°

    10 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Auburn, CA, 1.8 mi away at 1,292 ft. The station sits about 700 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Auburn and Grass Valley is a climbing area within Auburn State Recreation Area in California, managed by State Park and Recreation. It sits in the Auburn area, with Grass Valley close by. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Auburn show May highs around 77°F and October highs around 77°F, while July and August average in the low 90s. Several trails start right around the area. The Western States Trail passes about 0.1 mile away, and the Park Access Trail is about 0.2 mile off. The Manzanita Trail and Olive Orchard Trail are each about 0.4 mile away. Climbers can also find the Fins climbing area about a mile away.

Routes (7)

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