Moonstone Beach
Moonstone Beach has 6 bouldering routes in California.
- 6 routes
- V0 – V3-4
- Bouldering
Best time to visit Moonstone Beach
Best months: May–October. 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
56° / 41°
18 wet
Feb
57° / 41°
17 wet
Mar
57° / 41°
18 wet
Apr
58° / 43°
14 wet
May
60° / 46°
11 wet
Jun
62° / 49°
7 wet
Jul
63° / 51°
5 wet
Aug
65° / 51°
6 wet
Sep
65° / 49°
9 wet
Oct
63° / 45°
12 wet
Nov
59° / 42°
17 wet
Dec
56° / 40°
19 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Arcata Eureka Ap, CA, 3.5 mi away at 200 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Moonstone Beach is a climbing area in California, about 0.1 mile from the town of Moonstone. It sits right at the edge of town, making it an easy stop for anyone already in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show August highs around 65°F with only about six wet days, while winter months bring highs in the mid-50s and rain on most days. Backdunes Trail is the closest hike, about 0.8 mile away. Within roughly six miles you'll also find Hammond Trail, Hiller Loop Trail and Mad River Bluffs Trail. For more climbing, the Redwood Coast area is about 6.7 miles off.
Routes (6)
Little South Rock(3)
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