California · Rock climbing · Bakersfield

Here Comes The Rain

Mid-range route in Kern Canyon MBC combining bolted and gear protection.

5.9
grade
Mixed
style

Is Here Comes The Rain open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sequoia National Forest. It doesn't name Here Comes The Rain, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

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

Best time to visit Here Comes The Rain

Best months: February–May and October–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

    59° / 30°

  2. Feb

    62° / 33°

  3. Mar

    67° / 36°

  4. Apr

    73° / 40°

  5. May

    82° / 52°

  6. Jun

    92° / 59°

  7. Jul

    98° / 65°

  8. Aug

    98° / 62°

  9. Sep

    91° / 55°

  10. Oct

    81° / 43°

  11. Nov

    69° / 34°

  12. Dec

    58° / 30°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at S Lake Fs, CA, 10.9 mi away at 2,654 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of 17 routes catalogued in Kern Canyon MBC at Lower Kern River Canyon, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's 5.4–5.10c range. The line takes both bolts and placed gear on the same ascent.

Photo of the crag

Lower Kern River Canyon — the crag this route is on
Lower Kern River Canyon, California — this photo shows the crag, not this individual route.Photo: Qwert üpoiuz, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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