La Dentista (aka Behemoth)

Is La Dentista (aka Behemoth) open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Stanislaus National Forest. It doesn't name La Dentista (aka Behemoth), so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

• Stanislaus National Forest extends seasonal MVUM closure for two high elevation roads

  Agency closure covering Stanislaus National Forest · USFS · Stanislaus National Forest

• Extension of Seasonal Road Closures

  Agency closure covering Stanislaus National Forest · USFS · Stanislaus National Forest

• Temporary Fire Restrictions High Hazard Area Stanislaus National Forest

  Agency alert covering Stanislaus National Forest · USFS · Stanislaus National Forest

• Temporary Moderate Hazard Fire Restrictions Stanislaus National Forest

  Agency alert covering Stanislaus National Forest · USFS · Stanislaus National Forest

As of Oct 24, 9:25 am PDT · Source: USFS · Stanislaus National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit La Dentista (aka Behemoth)

Best months: May–September. 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

   43° / 10°

   5 wet · 4 snow

2. Feb

   45° / 13°

   5 wet · 3 snow

3. Mar

   52° / 20°

   4 wet · 3 snow

4. Apr

   59° / 25°

   3 wet · 1 snow

5. May

   67° / 32°

   3 wet · 1 snow

6. Jun

   77° / 39°

   2 wet

7. Jul

   85° / 43°

   3 wet

8. Aug

   84° / 41°

   2 wet

9. Sep

   78° / 34°

   2 wet

10. Oct

    66° / 24°

    2 wet

11. Nov

    55° / 17°

    3 wet · 1 snow

12. Dec

    45° / 12°

    5 wet · 3 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bridgeport, CA, 31.7 mi away at 6,470 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.