Cross Rock Area
Cross Rock Area in California has 6 climbing routes with bouldering pads, sport, and trad.
- 6 routes
- V1 – V4-5
- Bouldering · Trad · Sport
Best time to visit Cross Rock Area
Best months: October–May. 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
70° / 44°
7 wet
Feb
70° / 45°
7 wet
Mar
72° / 47°
6 wet
Apr
75° / 50°
4 wet
May
80° / 55°
2 wet
Jun
87° / 58°
1 wet
Jul
94° / 63°
1 wet
Aug
97° / 64°
0 wet
Sep
93° / 61°
1 wet
Oct
82° / 55°
2 wet
Nov
76° / 47°
3 wet
Dec
69° / 43°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Riverside Citrus Exp, CA, 2.2 mi away at 986 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Cross Rock Area is a climbing area within Mount Rubidoux Park in Riverside, California, on city-managed land. It sits among several other named climbing spots, including English Smooth Sole Slab, Joe Brown and Turtle Dome, all within about a tenth of a mile. The area has six routes, four of which are boulders and two are sport and trad climbs. The bouldering runs from V1 to V4-5, with Funky Dike at V1 and In My Time of Dimes at V4-5. Sport and trad climbers will find grades of 5.7 and 5.12a. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 80°F with lows near 55°F, and November highs near 76°F with lows around 47°F. Summer is hot, with August highs averaging 97°F, and winter is mild, with January highs around 70°F.
Routes (6)
Bouldering around Cross rock(3)
Minor(1)
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