California · Rock climbing · Barstow

Josh'n Around

Mid-range climb in Bird Shit Gully among five routes at Calico Mountains.

5.8
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Best time to visit Josh'n Around

Best months: October–April. 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

    59° / 35°

    4 wet

  2. Feb

    63° / 39°

    4 wet

  3. Mar

    70° / 44°

    3 wet

  4. Apr

    77° / 49°

    1 wet

  5. May

    86° / 57°

    1 wet

  6. Jun

    96° / 65°

    0 wet

  7. Jul

    102° / 72°

    1 wet

  8. Aug

    101° / 70°

    1 wet

  9. Sep

    93° / 63°

    1 wet

  10. Oct

    81° / 53°

    1 wet

  11. Nov

    68° / 42°

    2 wet

  12. Dec

    57° / 35°

    3 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Barstow, CA, 13.5 mi away at 2,220 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Located in Bird Shit Gully at Calico Mountains, this climb sits in the middle of the five routes catalogued at the crag, which range from 5.7+ to 5.10b.