Johnson Valley Area
Johnson Valley Area in California has 13 climbing routes across 9 grades, offering bouldering, sport, and trad.
- 13 routes
- 5.5 – 5.10d
- Sport · Trad · Bouldering
Best time to visit Johnson Valley Area
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
57° / 38°
Feb
60° / 38°
Mar
67° / 42°
Apr
73° / 47°
May
82° / 54°
Jun
92° / 62°
Jul
97° / 69°
Aug
97° / 69°
Sep
90° / 62°
Oct
78° / 52°
Nov
65° / 42°
Dec
55° / 35°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Johnson Valley, CA, 4.1 mi away at 3,167 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Johnson Valley Area is a climbing area on Bureau of Land Management land within the Barstow Field Office in California. The surrounding area is a cluster of climbing spots, with several named areas and trails within a short drive. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Johnson Valley show April highs around 73°F and October highs around 78°F, while July and August average about 97°F. Ghost Rock and the Ghost Road Area are both about 1.2 miles away, and Mickey's Wall is about 1.3 miles off. For a hike, the Kickapoo Trail is about 1.3 miles away.
Routes (13)
Bodick Road Area(4)
Boulder with Phallic Symbol Painted On It(1)
Ghost Road Area East(3)
Linn Road(2)
redacted n00b zone(1)
Tom's Tooth(2)
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