El Dorado
El Dorado in California has 8 climbing routes across 7 grades in mixed, sport, and trad styles.
- 8 routes
- 5.5 – 5.12a
- Sport · Mixed · Trad
Best time to visit El Dorado
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
65° / 46°
7 wet
Feb
65° / 48°
8 wet
Mar
66° / 49°
7 wet
Apr
67° / 49°
4 wet
May
67° / 52°
2 wet
Jun
66° / 54°
1 wet
Jul
67° / 56°
0 wet
Aug
70° / 57°
0 wet
Sep
72° / 56°
1 wet
Oct
72° / 54°
2 wet
Nov
69° / 50°
4 wet
Dec
65° / 46°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Morro Bay Fire Dept, CA, 1.8 mi away at 118 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
El Dorado is a climbing area within Morro Bay State Park in California, managed by State Park and Recreation. It sits among a cluster of trails and climbing spots, so it works well as a stop for a day of hiking and climbing in the park. Late summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show September and October highs around 72°F with lows in the mid-50s and almost no wet days, while winter brings highs in the mid-60s and about seven wet days a month. The closest neighbors are the South Bay Trail and the Rock Land climbing area, both about 0.2 miles away, and the Portola Trail at 0.3 miles. For an overnight stay, Morro Bay State Park Campground is about 1.9 miles away.
Routes (8)
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