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Ely Mountain

Ely Mountain in California has 6 bouldering routes across 5 difficulty grades.

6 routes
V0- – V4+
Bouldering

Is Ely Mountain open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Ely Mountain, 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 Ely Mountain

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, 6 mi away at 7,020 ft. The station sits about 800 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Ely Mountain is a bouldering area in the High Sierra Ranger District of Sierra National Forest in California, about 6 miles from the Huntington Lake weather station. It sits among a cluster of climbing and outdoor destinations, with Dogma Dome and Shaver Lake Bouldering both about 1.5 miles away. The climbing here is all bouldering, with six routes spread across the V0 to V4+ range. The easiest are EZ Skankin' at V0- and Debutante at V0+, while H-Pay is the hardest at V4+. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the Huntington Lake station, which sits about 830 feet lower than the boulders, show July and August highs around 74°F with lows near 49°F and only one or two wet days a month. Winter is cold, with January highs around 43°F and lows near 24°F. Nearby options include Stevenson Creek for canoeing, the Balsam Forebay Trail for hiking, and Dorabelle Campground for camping.

Routes (6)

Lower Pine Plantation(1)

DebutanteV0+