California · Rock climbing · Los Gatos

Left Crack

Mid-range route at Lower Guadalupe Rock combining bolted and gear protection.

5.9
grade
Mixed
style

Best time to visit Left Crack

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.

  1. Jan

    58° / 40°

  2. Feb

    62° / 41°

  3. Mar

    66° / 43°

  4. Apr

    70° / 45°

  5. May

    75° / 49°

  6. Jun

    82° / 52°

  7. Jul

    85° / 56°

  8. Aug

    85° / 56°

  9. Sep

    83° / 54°

  10. Oct

    76° / 49°

  11. Nov

    65° / 43°

  12. Dec

    58° / 40°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Los Gatos, CA, 5.8 mi away at 365 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of 14 routes catalogued at Lower Guadalupe Rock, this climb falls in the middle of the crag's range from 5.3 to 5.11a. This line takes both bolts and placed gear on the same ascent.

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