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Hillraiser Boulder

Hillraiser Boulder in California has 7 bouldering routes across 5 grades.

7 routes
V0 – V2
Bouldering

Best time to visit Hillraiser 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

    58° / 38°

    4 wet

  2. Feb

    61° / 39°

    3 wet

  3. Mar

    67° / 40°

    3 wet

  4. Apr

    73° / 46°

    2 wet

  5. May

    82° / 52°

    1 wet

  6. Jun

    91° / 59°

    0 wet

  7. Jul

    96° / 66°

    2 wet

  8. Aug

    96° / 68°

    2 wet

  9. Sep

    89° / 60°

    2 wet

  10. Oct

    80° / 50°

    1 wet

  11. Nov

    66° / 41°

    2 wet

  12. Dec

    58° / 34°

    4 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Yucca Valley, CA, 4.1 mi away at 3,249 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Hillraiser Boulder is a bouldering area in California, about 2 miles from the town of Joshua Tree. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with the (a) Nancy Karl Trail and First Face both within a quarter mile. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Yucca Valley weather station show April highs around 73°F and October highs around 80°F, while July and August average about 96°F. Other climbing is close by at Quail Springs Bouldering, about 3.7 miles away. For a hike, the Onaga Trail is about 2.3 miles off, and Black Rock Campground, about 4.5 miles away, offers a place to stay.

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