California · Rock climbing · Riverside

Harrison Boulder

Harrison Boulder is a California climbing area with 8 routes on bouldering pads.

8 routes
V0 – V5
Bouldering

Best time to visit Harrison Boulder

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.

  1. Jan

    70° / 44°

    7 wet

  2. Feb

    70° / 45°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    72° / 47°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    75° / 50°

    4 wet

  5. May

    80° / 55°

    2 wet

  6. Jun

    87° / 58°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    94° / 63°

    1 wet

  8. Aug

    97° / 64°

    0 wet

  9. Sep

    93° / 61°

    1 wet

  10. Oct

    82° / 55°

    2 wet

  11. Nov

    76° / 47°

    3 wet

  12. Dec

    69° / 43°

    5 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Riverside Citrus Exp, CA, 2.2 mi away at 986 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Harrison Boulder is a bouldering area in Mount Rubidoux Park, a city-managed park in California. The boulders sit among several other climbing spots, including the Half Dome Boulder and the Joe Brown and Half Dome Area, all about 0.1 mile away. The area is built around boulders rather than traditional rock faces, and it carries a range of grades across the V scale and the YDS scale. Eight boulder problems are listed, with routes like Problem B at V0 and The Mug at V5. The YDS grades run from 5.10a to 5.10b. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 80°F with lows near 55°F, and November highs around 76°F. Summer is hot, with August highs near 97°F.

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