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Eagle's Nest (Upper)

Eagle's Nest (Upper) in California has 8 climbing routes with 5 difficulty grades.

8 routes
5.7 – 5.12a
Trad · Sport

Is Eagle's Nest (Upper) open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Eagle's Nest (Upper), so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Sierra National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Eagle's Nest (Upper)

Best months: May–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°

    11 wet

  2. Feb

    44° / 23°

    11 wet

  3. Mar

    46° / 26°

    10 wet

  4. Apr

    50° / 29°

    8 wet

  5. May

    56° / 36°

    6 wet

  6. Jun

    66° / 42°

    3 wet

  7. Jul

    74° / 49°

    2 wet

  8. Aug

    74° / 49°

    1 wet

  9. Sep

    68° / 44°

    2 wet

  10. Oct

    58° / 37°

    4 wet

  11. Nov

    49° / 31°

    8 wet

  12. Dec

    44° / 25°

    10 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Huntington Lake, CA, 13 mi away at 7,020 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Eagle's Nest (Upper) is a climbing area in the Bass Lake Ranger District of Sierra National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing and hiking destinations, with Eagles Nest just 0.1 mile away and Crocodile Dome about 0.4 mile off. The area has eight routes, split evenly between sport and trad styles, with grades ranging from 5.7 to 5.12a. Among the named routes are Space Cadet (5.7 sport), Booster Rocket (5.8 trad) and Space Cowboy (5.12a sport). The most comfortable months for a visit are July and August, when typical averages from the nearby Huntington Lake weather station run to highs around 74°F and lows near 49°F, with only one or two wet days a month. Winter is much colder, with January highs typically around 43°F. Shuteye Pass is a hike about 0.6 mile away, and Soda Springs campground is roughly 3.4 miles off. West Fork Chiquito Creek, a paddling spot, and Gaggs Camp are both within about 3.5 miles.

Routes (8)

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