California · Rock climbing · Markleeville

Ebbets Pass Highway (4)

Ebbets Pass Highway (4) is a 4-route climbing area in California with bouldering pads.

4 routes
V5 – V11
Bouldering

Is Ebbets Pass Highway (4) open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Carson Ranger District. It doesn't name Ebbets Pass Highway (4), 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 Ebbets Pass Highway (4)

Best months: April–June and September–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

    47° / 22°

    3 wet

  2. Feb

    51° / 25°

    3 wet

  3. Mar

    58° / 29°

    3 wet

  4. Apr

    63° / 33°

    2 wet

  5. May

    72° / 41°

    3 wet

  6. Jun

    82° / 48°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    91° / 55°

    2 wet

  8. Aug

    90° / 53°

    2 wet

  9. Sep

    82° / 46°

    1 wet

  10. Oct

    70° / 36°

    1 wet

  11. Nov

    56° / 28°

    3 wet

  12. Dec

    46° / 22°

    4 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Topaz Lake, NV, 12.9 mi away at 5,292 ft. The station sits about 700 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.

Ebbets Pass Highway (4) is a climbing area in the Carson Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. It sits along the highway, and the True Value Crag lies just 0.3 miles away, making it the natural partner for a day of climbing in the area. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the Topaz Lake weather station, about 13 miles away, show May highs around 72°F and October highs near 70°F, while July and August average about 90°F. Markleeville Campground is about 5 miles away, and Indian Creek Campground is roughly 8 miles off. For time on the water, Silver Creek is about 3.5 miles away, and the East Fork Carson River is about 9 miles away.

Routes (4)