Chezem Cliffs
Chezem Cliffs in California has 1 sport climbing route rated 5.11a to 5.11c.
- 1 route
- 5.6
- Sport
Best time to visit Chezem Cliffs
Best months: May–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.
Jan
56° / 41°
18 wet
Feb
57° / 41°
17 wet
Mar
57° / 41°
18 wet
Apr
58° / 43°
14 wet
May
60° / 46°
11 wet
Jun
62° / 49°
7 wet
Jul
63° / 51°
5 wet
Aug
65° / 51°
6 wet
Sep
65° / 49°
9 wet
Oct
63° / 45°
12 wet
Nov
59° / 42°
17 wet
Dec
56° / 40°
19 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Arcata Eureka Ap, CA, 16.8 mi away at 200 ft. The station sits about 1,400 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Chezem Cliffs is a climbing area in California, about 4.6 miles from the town of Fernwood. It sits in a cluster of rock and water close to the coast, with the South Face climbing area just 0.1 mile away and the Cream Tower climbing area about 5 miles off. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb here. At a weather station about 17 miles away, typical July and August highs average around 63 to 65°F with only five to six wet days a month, while winter brings typical highs in the mid-50s and rain on most days. The area has one route, Femur, a sport climb graded 5.6. That makes it a straightforward option for a single outing, and the route is close enough to pair with other spots nearby. Three Creeks, a canoeing route, is about 4 miles away, and Lacks Mountain Trail is a hike of a similar distance. East Fork campground lies about 5 miles out, and the Cream Tower climbing area is a little over 5 miles away.
Routes (1)
East Face(1)
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