Big Rock Area
Big Rock Area in California has 5 climbing routes with bouldering pads and trad.
- 5 routes
- 5.6 – 5.10a
- Trad · Bouldering
Best time to visit Big Rock Area
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
66° / 37°
Feb
66° / 38°
Mar
71° / 40°
Apr
74° / 44°
May
80° / 51°
Jun
87° / 56°
Jul
94° / 62°
Aug
95° / 62°
Sep
92° / 59°
Oct
82° / 49°
Nov
72° / 41°
Dec
65° / 37°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at March Afb, CA, 3.9 mi away at 1,516 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Big Rock Area is a climbing area in the San Jacinto Wildlife Area in California, managed by State Fish and Wildlife. It sits within the San Jacinto Wildlife Area, and the Juan Bautista Trail passes just 0.2 miles away, making it an easy pairing for a day on foot and rock. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 74°F and October highs around 82°F, while July and August average in the mid-90s. Other climbing areas lie about 2 miles away, including Main Slab - Lower, Main Slab - The Sundeck and Main Slab - Upper. The Lakeview Slab Rock Climbing Approach is about 3.6 miles off.
Routes (5)
Boobs Boulder(1)
L Slab Buttress(2)
Little Rock(2)
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