Diagonal Dihedral
Mixed protection option among three routes at Dihedrals.
- 5.9
- grade
- Mixed
- style
Best time to visit Diagonal Dihedral
Best months: Year-round. 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
58° / 47°
11 wet
Feb
60° / 48°
11 wet
Mar
62° / 49°
11 wet
Apr
63° / 50°
7 wet
May
64° / 51°
4 wet
Jun
67° / 53°
2 wet
Jul
66° / 54°
1 wet
Aug
68° / 55°
1 wet
Sep
70° / 56°
1 wet
Oct
70° / 54°
4 wet
Nov
64° / 51°
8 wet
Dec
58° / 47°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at San Francisco Dwtn, CA, 1 mi away at 150 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of three routes catalogued at Dihedrals, this climb accepts both bolts and placed gear on the same line, offering flexibility in protection strategy within a crag that ranges from 5.7 to 5.10d.
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