Hillis Beach
16 bouldering routes at Hillis Beach in California.
- 16 routes
- V0 – V6
- Bouldering
Best time to visit Hillis Beach
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
56° / 38°
10 wet
Feb
61° / 40°
9 wet
Mar
66° / 42°
8 wet
Apr
73° / 44°
5 wet
May
83° / 50°
3 wet
Jun
92° / 56°
1 wet
Jul
99° / 62°
0 wet
Aug
98° / 60°
0 wet
Sep
92° / 57°
1 wet
Oct
80° / 50°
3 wet
Nov
66° / 42°
6 wet
Dec
56° / 37°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Friant Government Camp, CA, 1.6 mi away at 410 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Hillis Beach is a climbing area within Millerton Lake State Recreation Area in California, managed by State Park and Recreation. It sits among a cluster of trails and climbing spots, so it works well as a stop on a longer day in the park. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Friant Government Camp weather station show April highs around 73°F and October highs around 80°F, while July and August average near 99°F. The North Shore Trail starts just 0.4 miles away, and the Millerton climbing area is 0.7 miles off. The Blue Oak Trail and Buzzards Roost Trail are both about 1.3 miles away.
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