California · Rock climbing · Nipton

From the Depths of Hell

Mid-range climb in the Lava Tube sector of Mojave National Preserve.

5.10d
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Is From the Depths of Hell open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Mojave National Preserve. It doesn't name From the Depths of Hell, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

  • Kelso Depot Visitor Center closed

    Park closure covering Mojave National Preserve · NPS · Mojave National Preserve

  • Hart Mine Road Closed

    Park closure covering Mojave National Preserve · NPS · Mojave National Preserve

  • Road Damage/Debris on Road

    Park alert covering Mojave National Preserve · NPS · Mojave National Preserve

  • Do not pick up hitchhikers

    Park alert covering Mojave National Preserve · NPS · Mojave National Preserve

As of · Source: NPS · Mojave National Preserve. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit From the Depths of Hell

Best months: February–May and September–November. 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

    54° / 40°

    5 wet

  2. Feb

    55° / 41°

    5 wet

  3. Mar

    62° / 45°

    4 wet

  4. Apr

    68° / 50°

    2 wet

  5. May

    77° / 58°

    1 wet

  6. Jun

    87° / 69°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    92° / 73°

    2 wet

  8. Aug

    91° / 72°

    3 wet

  9. Sep

    85° / 68°

    3 wet

  10. Oct

    74° / 57°

    2 wet

  11. Nov

    62° / 47°

    3 wet

  12. Dec

    53° / 40°

    4 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mitchell Caverns, CA, 22.1 mi away at 4,350 ft. The station sits about 700 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.

One of eight routes catalogued in the Lava Tube sector of Mojave National Preserve, this climb sits in the middle range of the crag's 4th to 5.15c span.