California · Rock climbing · Markleeville

Deadwood Direct

The hardest of seven routes catalogued at Deadwood Wall.

5.10
grade
Trad Gear
style

Is Deadwood Direct open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Carson Ranger District. It doesn't name Deadwood Direct, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Carson Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Deadwood Direct

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

    43° / 18°

    9 wet

  2. Feb

    43° / 19°

    9 wet

  3. Mar

    48° / 24°

    10 wet

  4. Apr

    53° / 28°

    8 wet

  5. May

    62° / 33°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    72° / 38°

    3 wet

  7. Jul

    80° / 43°

    2 wet

  8. Aug

    80° / 41°

    2 wet

  9. Sep

    73° / 35°

    3 wet

  10. Oct

    62° / 29°

    5 wet

  11. Nov

    51° / 23°

    7 wet

  12. Dec

    43° / 18°

    10 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at South Lake Tahoe Ap, CA, 12.1 mi away at 6,314 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

This route represents the upper end of the difficulty range at Deadwood Wall, where seven climbs have been catalogued across grades from 5.8 to 5.10.

Keep exploring — more climbs worth the drive

Local businesses nearby

Outfitters and businesses near Markleeville. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

Alpenglow Expeditions

Rock Climbing business nearby (~36 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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