Murrieta Crack
Entry-level boulder among 13 routes at Indian Joe Caves.
- V0
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
Best time to visit Murrieta Crack
Best months: October–June. 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
57° / 39°
Feb
61° / 41°
Mar
66° / 43°
Apr
71° / 46°
May
77° / 50°
Jun
84° / 54°
Jul
89° / 57°
Aug
89° / 57°
Sep
86° / 55°
Oct
77° / 50°
Nov
65° / 43°
Dec
57° / 39°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Livermore, CA, 11.6 mi away at 393 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of 13 routes catalogued at Indian Joe Caves bouldering, this climb sits at the entry level of the crag's V0–V9 range.
Photo of the crag

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