California · Rock climbing · Hayfork

Gaping Gash

The easiest of six routes catalogued at East Buttress.

5.7
grade
Trad Gear
style

Is Gaping Gash open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Gaping Gash, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Gaping Gash

Best months: March–June and 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

    45° / 30°

  2. Feb

    51° / 31°

  3. Mar

    59° / 33°

  4. Apr

    66° / 36°

  5. May

    75° / 42°

  6. Jun

    85° / 46°

  7. Jul

    96° / 52°

  8. Aug

    94° / 50°

  9. Sep

    89° / 45°

  10. Oct

    70° / 37°

  11. Nov

    54° / 33°

  12. Dec

    43° / 30°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cecilville, CA, 32.4 mi away at 2,310 ft. The station sits about 1,600 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.

One of six routes catalogued at East Buttress, this climb sits at the lower end of the grade range found at the crag, which spans from 5.7 to 5.11c.