California · Rock climbing · Badger

Crystal Wall

Crystal Wall is a climbing area in California with 9 routes ranging from 5.10 to 5.12+.

9 routes

5.7 – 5.10a

Trad · Sport · Mixed

Best time to visit Crystal Wall

Best months: June–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
39° / 17°
9 wet · 8 snow
Feb
41° / 18°
10 wet · 8 snow
Mar
45° / 22°
10 wet · 8 snow
Apr
50° / 26°
8 wet · 5 snow
May
58° / 33°
5 wet · 2 snow
Jun
68° / 40°
3 wet
Jul
76° / 46°
2 wet
Aug
76° / 44°
2 wet
Sep
70° / 39°
2 wet
Oct
59° / 31°
4 wet · 1 snow
Nov
47° / 23°
6 wet · 4 snow
Dec
37° / 17°
8 wet · 6 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lodgepole, CA, 8.1 mi away at 6,735 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Crystal Wall is a climbing area in Sequoia National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing destinations, with Chimney Spire just 0.2 miles away and Big Baldy about 1.2 miles off. The closest campgrounds, Fir Group and Cove Group, are each under 2 miles away. The climbing here is a mix of trad and sport routes, with a few mixed climbs. Nine routes are listed in total. The YDS grade runs from 5.7 up to 5.10, with Pop-A-Top at 5.7 and Rick's Trick at 5.10. Magic Carpet Ride is a 5.9 trad climb, and He's Got Marty Feldman Eyes is a 5.10a mixed route. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 76°F with lows in the mid-40s and only a couple of wet days a month. Winter brings highs in the upper 30s and frequent snow days.