The First Corridor
First Corridor, The in California has 26 climbing routes.
- 26 routes
- 5.5 – 5.11b/c
- Sport · Trad
Is First Corridor, The open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 7 alerts for Angeles National Forest.
Rincon-Redbox Road (2N24) Closure
Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · Order 05-01-26-13 · USFS · Angeles National Forest
Fire Danger Level Elevated to "Very High"
Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · USFS · Angeles National Forest
San Gabriel Canyon OHV Area Prohibitions
Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · Order 05-01-26-09 · USFS · Angeles National Forest
San Dimas Experimental Forest Closure
Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · USFS · Angeles National Forest
Eaton Fire Area Closure
Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · Order 05-01-26-04 · USFS · Angeles National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Angeles National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit The First Corridor
Best months: October–May. 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
56° / 38°
7 wet
Feb
58° / 39°
7 wet
Mar
63° / 43°
7 wet
Apr
68° / 46°
4 wet
May
76° / 53°
2 wet
Jun
86° / 62°
1 wet
Jul
92° / 68°
1 wet
Aug
93° / 68°
1 wet
Sep
88° / 62°
1 wet
Oct
77° / 53°
2 wet
Nov
65° / 44°
3 wet
Dec
55° / 37°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fairmont, CA, 13.3 mi away at 3,060 ft. The station sits about 500 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.
The First Corridor is a climbing area in the Los Angeles Gateway Ranger District of Angeles National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among several other named climbing areas, with Egg, The, Pangea Wall (or Pangaea Wall) and Hatchery, The all about 0.1 mile away. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Fairmont weather station show April highs around 68°F and October highs around 77°F, while July and August average in the low 90s. For a change from climbing, Rosa Canyon Truck Trail lies about 1.6 miles away, and Rowher Trail is about 2.4 miles away. Zuni Campground, about 3 miles off, is the closest place to camp.
Routes (26)
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