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Main Left Wall

Main Left Wall in California has 18 climbing routes ranging from 5.10a to 5.12c.

18 routes
5.5 – 5.10b/c
Sport · Trad

Is Main Left Wall open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Main Left Wall, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Sierra National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Main Left Wall

Best months: February–May and October–November. 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

    54° / 37°

    9 wet

  2. Feb

    57° / 39°

    9 wet

  3. Mar

    62° / 42°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    68° / 46°

    6 wet

  5. May

    77° / 53°

    3 wet

  6. Jun

    87° / 60°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    94° / 68°

    1 wet

  8. Aug

    93° / 67°

    0 wet

  9. Sep

    87° / 62°

    1 wet

  10. Oct

    75° / 53°

    3 wet

  11. Nov

    62° / 43°

    6 wet

  12. Dec

    54° / 37°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Auberry 2 Nw, CA, 7 mi away at 2,090 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.

Main Left Wall is a climbing area in the High Sierra Ranger District of Sierra National Forest in California. It sits among a cluster of climbing areas, with Squarenail and Main Wall Right both about 0.1 mile away. The most comfortable months for a visit are late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 77°F and October highs around 75°F, while July and August average in the low 90s. For more time outdoors in the area, High Sierra RD offers lake fishing about 6 miles away, and the Ridgeline and River Bend hikes are both roughly 6.5 miles off. Dorabelle Campground, about 7.3 miles away, is the closest place to camp.

Routes (18)