California · Rock climbing · Twentynine Palms

Marv the Mangler

Upper-grade route in the Hospital Crags sector of Highway 62 Crags.

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Best time to visit Marv the Mangler

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

    60° / 38°

    3 wet

  2. Feb

    63° / 39°

    3 wet

  3. Mar

    70° / 43°

    2 wet

  4. Apr

    77° / 47°

    1 wet

  5. May

    86° / 54°

    0 wet

  6. Jun

    95° / 61°

    0 wet

  7. Jul

    101° / 70°

    2 wet

  8. Aug

    100° / 70°

    2 wet

  9. Sep

    93° / 64°

    2 wet

  10. Oct

    82° / 52°

    1 wet

  11. Nov

    69° / 43°

    2 wet

  12. Dec

    60° / 36°

    3 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Joshua Tree, CA, 1.7 mi away at 2,563 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of four routes catalogued at Highway 62 Crags, this climb sits at the upper end of the grade span found in the Hospital Crags sector.

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