Half Moon Area
Half Moon Area in California has 11 climbing routes from 5.10a to 5.12c.
- 11 routes
- V0- – V4
- Bouldering · Sport
Best time to visit Half Moon Area
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
70° / 44°
7 wet
Feb
70° / 45°
7 wet
Mar
72° / 47°
6 wet
Apr
75° / 50°
4 wet
May
80° / 55°
2 wet
Jun
87° / 58°
1 wet
Jul
94° / 63°
1 wet
Aug
97° / 64°
0 wet
Sep
93° / 61°
1 wet
Oct
82° / 55°
2 wet
Nov
76° / 47°
3 wet
Dec
69° / 43°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Riverside Citrus Exp, CA, 2.3 mi away at 986 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
The Half Moon Area is a climbing area in Mount Rubidoux Park in Riverside, California, on city land. It sits among several other climbing spots, including Half Moon Boulder - South, Turtle Dome and Cross Rock Area, all within about a tenth of a mile. The area is a bouldering destination, with 10 boulder problems and one sport route among its 11 routes. The boulders run from V0- to V4 on the V scale, and the sport route is rated 5.12 on the YDS scale. The most notable boulders include The Cheater Overhang at V0-, Half Moon Crack at V1 and Mama Mantel at V4. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 75°F and October highs around 82°F, while July and August average in the mid-90s. For a walk, the Park path is about 2.4 miles away and the Gage Canal Path is about 3.8 miles away. Paddlers can find Lytle Creek about 9.1 miles off.
Routes (11)
Cheater Boulder, The(1)
Half Moon Boulder - Central(2)
Half Moon Boulder - North(4)
Laughing Cow Canyon(1)
Turtle Dome Slab(3)
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