California · Rock climbing · Lake Isabella

Boulder Gulch

California bouldering area with varied problems in a scenic gulch setting.

Is Boulder Gulch open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sequoia National Forest. It doesn't name Boulder Gulch, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Sequoia National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Boulder Gulch

Best months: February–May and October–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

    59° / 30°

  2. Feb

    62° / 33°

  3. Mar

    67° / 36°

  4. Apr

    73° / 40°

  5. May

    82° / 52°

  6. Jun

    92° / 59°

  7. Jul

    98° / 65°

  8. Aug

    98° / 62°

  9. Sep

    91° / 55°

  10. Oct

    81° / 43°

  11. Nov

    69° / 34°

  12. Dec

    58° / 30°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at S Lake Fs, CA, 6.2 mi away at 2,654 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Boulder Gulch offers California climbers a scenic bouldering destination set in a natural gulch environment. The area features a variety of boulder problems suited to different skill levels, making it accessible for both beginners working on fundamentals and experienced boulderers seeking challenging sends. The setting provides a mix of sun and shade throughout the day, creating varied climbing conditions.

Routes

No routes catalogued here yet

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