California · Rock climbing · Markleeville

Fathead

Near the top of True Value Crag's grade range of 25 catalogued routes.

5.12-
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Is Fathead open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Carson Ranger District. It doesn't name Fathead, 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 Fathead

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, 13.1 mi away at 5,292 ft. The station sits about 500 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.

Among the 25 routes catalogued at True Value Crag, this climb sits near the top of the grade range, which spans from 5.9+ to 5.12c.

Local businesses nearby

Outfitters and businesses near Markleeville. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

Alpenglow Expeditions

Rock Climbing business nearby (~47 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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