McLeod
Mid-range climb in Julian sector; takes both bolts and placed gear.
- 5.9
- grade
- Mixed
- style
Is McLeod open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Cleveland National Forest. It doesn't name McLeod, so check the source for the area it covers.
Airport Fire Burned Area Closure
Agency closure covering Cleveland National Forest · Order 02-26-09 · USFS · Cleveland National Forest
Elevated Fire Use Restrictions
Agency alert covering Cleveland National Forest · Order 02-26-10 · USFS · Cleveland National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Cleveland National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit McLeod
Best months: March–June and September–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.
Jan
53° / 39°
6 wet
Feb
54° / 39°
7 wet
Mar
57° / 41°
7 wet
Apr
62° / 43°
4 wet
May
69° / 47°
3 wet
Jun
79° / 55°
1 wet
Jul
86° / 62°
1 wet
Aug
86° / 62°
1 wet
Sep
81° / 57°
2 wet
Oct
71° / 50°
3 wet
Nov
60° / 43°
4 wet
Dec
52° / 38°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Julian Cdf, CA, 4.5 mi away at 4,215 ft. The station sits about 900 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of five routes catalogued in the Julian sector of North San Diego County, this climb sits in the middle of the grade range found across the crag. This line accepts both bolts and placed gear on the same ascent.
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