California · Rock climbing · Truckee

Coldstream Canyon

Coldstream Canyon in California has 3 bouldering routes across 2 grades.

3 routes
V0-1 – V1-2
Bouldering

Is Coldstream Canyon open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Tahoe National Forest.

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

Best time to visit Coldstream Canyon

Best months: May–September. 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

    41° / 17°

    11 wet

  2. Feb

    43° / 18°

    10 wet

  3. Mar

    48° / 22°

    10 wet

  4. Apr

    53° / 26°

    7 wet

  5. May

    63° / 33°

    6 wet

  6. Jun

    73° / 38°

    3 wet

  7. Jul

    82° / 44°

    2 wet

  8. Aug

    81° / 42°

    2 wet

  9. Sep

    74° / 36°

    2 wet

  10. Oct

    63° / 29°

    4 wet

  11. Nov

    49° / 23°

    7 wet

  12. Dec

    39° / 17°

    10 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Donner Mem Sp, CA, 0.6 mi away at 5,937 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Coldstream Canyon is a bouldering area in Donner Memorial State Park, California, within the Truckee Ranger District of Tahoe National Forest. The land is managed by State Park and Recreation, and the canyon sits among several other climbing and hiking spots, making it a compact destination for a day of rock and trail. The climbing here is all bouldering, with three routes listed at the V0-1 and V1-2 levels of the V scale. The closest neighbor is Coldstream Canyon River Boulder II, about 0.1 mile away, and Shadow Boulder is about 0.3 mile off. Donkey Town Trail and JP's Trail are both within a mile for anyone who wants to pair bouldering with a walk. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 82°F with lows near 44°F and only about two wet days in the month. Winter is much colder, with January highs around 41°F and lows near 17°F. Granite Flat campground is about 1.6 miles away, and Donner Creek offers paddling about 2 miles out.

Routes (3)