California · Rock climbing · Yosemite National Park

The Cove Area

Cove Area, The is a California climbing crag with 6 routes.

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6 routes

V3 – V12

Bouldering

Is Cove Area, The open right now?

No closures listed

The National Park Service lists no closures for Yosemite National Park.

As of Oct 24, 6:30 pm PDT · Source: NPS · Yosemite National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit The Cove Area

Best months: March–June and September–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.

Jan
48° / 29°
9 wet
Feb
51° / 30°
9 wet
Mar
57° / 33°
10 wet
Apr
63° / 38°
8 wet
May
70° / 45°
6 wet
Jun
80° / 51°
3 wet
Jul
89° / 57°
1 wet
Aug
89° / 57°
1 wet
Sep
83° / 51°
2 wet
Oct
71° / 41°
3 wet
Nov
56° / 32°
6 wet
Dec
46° / 28°
8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Yosemite Park Hq, CA, 0.9 mi away at 4,018 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

The Cove Area is a bouldering area in Yosemite National Park, California, managed by the National Park Service. It sits within the park's own boundaries, and a fee is charged for access. The climbing here is all bouldering, with six routes spread across the area. The grades range from V3 to V12, so there is something for climbers of all levels. The hardest route is Scissors for Lefty at V12, and the easiest is Dirty Laundry at V3. The Font Problem and Sex Factor X are also among the more challenging options. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 70°F and October highs around 71°F, while July and August average highs near 89°F. The Cove Area is close to several other spots. Blue Suede Shoes Boulder and Torque Spanner Boulder are both about 0.1 mile away, and Yosemite Falls Trail is also within a tenth of a mile. For an overnight stay, Lower Pines Campground is about 2 miles off.