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Bald Rock Dome

Bald Rock Dome in California has 11 climbing routes across 7 grades, offering sport and trad options.

11 routes
5.7 – 5.11a
Trad · Sport

Is Bald Rock Dome open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Feather River Ranger District. It doesn't name Bald Rock Dome, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

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

Best time to visit Bald Rock Dome

Best months: April–November. 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

    51° / 30°

    13 wet

  2. Feb

    51° / 30°

    12 wet

  3. Mar

    54° / 32°

    12 wet

  4. Apr

    59° / 35°

    9 wet

  5. May

    68° / 42°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    77° / 48°

    3 wet

  7. Jul

    85° / 53°

    1 wet

  8. Aug

    85° / 51°

    1 wet

  9. Sep

    80° / 48°

    2 wet

  10. Oct

    70° / 41°

    5 wet

  11. Nov

    57° / 34°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    50° / 30°

    12 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Strawberry Valley, CA, 12.4 mi away at 3,808 ft. The station sits about 800 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.

Bald Rock Dome is a climbing area in the Feather River Ranger District of Plumas National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Bald Rock Picnic Area and Main Area both about 2 miles away. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Strawberry Valley weather station show May highs around 68°F and September highs around 80°F, while July and August average about 85°F. That station sits roughly 750 feet lower than the dome, so temperatures here run cooler. Other nearby options include Frey Creek, a canoeing spot about 3 miles off, and the Feather Falls Trail, about 3.5 miles away. For an overnight stay, Golden Trout Crossing campground is roughly 9 miles from the dome.

Routes (11)

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