Jelly Bean
Mid-range climb among six routes at Tres Frijoles Boulder.
- V1
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
Is Jelly Bean open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It doesn't name Jelly Bean, so check the source for the area it covers.
China Beach Construction & Seacliff Avenue Closures Fall - Winter 2026
Park closure covering Golden Gate National Recreation Area · NPS · Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Auto-Theft Warning - Only Bring What You Need to the Park
Park alert covering Golden Gate National Recreation Area · NPS · Golden Gate National Recreation Area
As of · Source: NPS · Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Jelly Bean
Best months: Year-round. 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
57° / 42°
11 wet
Feb
61° / 43°
11 wet
Mar
65° / 44°
10 wet
Apr
69° / 46°
6 wet
May
74° / 50°
4 wet
Jun
80° / 52°
1 wet
Jul
83° / 53°
0 wet
Aug
83° / 54°
0 wet
Sep
82° / 53°
1 wet
Oct
76° / 50°
4 wet
Nov
64° / 45°
8 wet
Dec
56° / 42°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Kentfield, CA, 4.4 mi away at 145 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of six routes catalogued at Tres Frijoles Boulder, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range from V0 to V2.
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