California · Rock climbing · Doyle

Coyote Rocks (West Side)

Coyote Rocks (West Side) is a bouldering area in California with 5 routes.

5 routes
V0 – V7+
Bouldering

Best time to visit Coyote Rocks (West Side)

Best months: April–June and September–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.

  1. Jan

    43° / 24°

    6 wet

  2. Feb

    49° / 27°

    6 wet

  3. Mar

    56° / 31°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    61° / 34°

    5 wet

  5. May

    70° / 40°

    5 wet

  6. Jun

    79° / 45°

    3 wet

  7. Jul

    88° / 51°

    2 wet

  8. Aug

    87° / 49°

    2 wet

  9. Sep

    80° / 43°

    2 wet

  10. Oct

    67° / 36°

    3 wet

  11. Nov

    52° / 28°

    5 wet

  12. Dec

    42° / 24°

    6 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Doyle 4 Sse, CA, 9.8 mi away at 4,390 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Coyote Rocks (West Side) is a bouldering area in California's Doyle Wildlife Area, managed by State Fish and Wildlife. It sits on the west side of the area, and the closest climbing neighbor is Turtle Mountain, about half a mile away. The area holds five bouldering routes, all rated on the V scale from V0 to V7+. The easiest is Solstice at V0, and the hardest is Sedit at V7+. The median grade is V3, so the boulders here range from easy to challenging. 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 67°F, while July and August average in the upper 80s. Other climbing areas within a few miles include Rock Ridge, Taylor Bay and Dogpile Corridor. For an overnight stay, Meadow View Family Campground is about 8.6 miles away.

Routes (5)