California · Rock climbing · Pinecrest

Hidden Crack

Mid-range climb at Donnell Vista that combines bolts and placed gear.

5.10a
grade
Mixed
style

Is Hidden Crack open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Stanislaus National Forest. It doesn't name Hidden Crack, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

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

Best time to visit Hidden Crack

Best months: May–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°

    11 wet

  2. Feb

    46° / 30°

    11 wet

  3. Mar

    49° / 32°

    11 wet

  4. Apr

    54° / 35°

    8 wet

  5. May

    63° / 42°

    6 wet

  6. Jun

    73° / 49°

    2 wet

  7. Jul

    81° / 56°

    1 wet

  8. Aug

    80° / 55°

    1 wet

  9. Sep

    74° / 51°

    2 wet

  10. Oct

    64° / 43°

    4 wet

  11. Nov

    52° / 34°

    7 wet

  12. Dec

    44° / 30°

    11 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Calaveras Big Trees, CA, 21.5 mi away at 4,695 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 seven routes catalogued at Donnell Vista Parking Lot, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range. The line takes both bolts and placed gear on the same line.

Photo of the crag

Donnell Vista Parking Lot — the crag this route is on
Donnell Vista Parking Lot, California — this photo shows the crag, not this individual route.Photo: RuggyBearLA, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)