California · Rock climbing · Cedar Glen

Aztec Pond

Aztec Pond in California has 4 climbing routes with sport and trad options.

4 routes
5.8+ – 5.12a
Sport · Trad

Is Aztec Pond open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Mountaintop Ranger District. It doesn't name Aztec Pond, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Mountaintop Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Aztec Pond

Best months: April–October. 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

    44° / 29°

    6 wet · 1 snow

  2. Feb

    45° / 30°

    6 wet · 1 snow

  3. Mar

    52° / 32°

    6 wet · 1 snow

  4. Apr

    60° / 36°

    4 wet · 1 snow

  5. May

    67° / 41°

    2 wet

  6. Jun

    76° / 49°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    81° / 57°

    1 wet

  8. Aug

    82° / 57°

    1 wet

  9. Sep

    74° / 52°

    1 wet

  10. Oct

    63° / 43°

    2 wet

  11. Nov

    52° / 34°

    3 wet

  12. Dec

    43° / 29°

    5 wet · 1 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lake Arrowhead, CA, 4 mi away at 5,205 ft. The station sits about 600 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Aztec Pond is a climbing area in the Mountaintop Ranger District of San Bernardino National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. It sits within the forest's network of climbing and hiking spots, and the Upper East Wall climbing area lies just 0.1 mile away. Summer is the warmest stretch for a visit. Typical averages from the Lake Arrowhead weather station, about 4 miles away, show July and August highs around 81 to 82°F with lows near 57°F, while winter brings highs in the low 40s and a few snowy days a month from December through March. The Hook Creek Connector hike starts about 0.6 mile away, and Deep Creek offers canoeing roughly 1.5 miles off. For an overnight stay, Tent Peg Group campground is about 1.8 miles away, and Lake Arrowhead - Green Valley Lake Recreation Area is about 3.1 miles away.

Routes (4)