California · Rock climbing · Hayfork

Natural Bridge / High Rock

Natural Bridge / High Rock in California has 8 sport climbing routes on 7 difficulty grades.

8 routes
5.9 – 5.12d
Sport

Is Natural Bridge / High Rock open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Natural Bridge / High Rock, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

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

Best time to visit Natural Bridge / High Rock

Best months: April–May and 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.

  1. Jan

    50° / 31°

    16 wet

  2. Feb

    55° / 31°

    14 wet

  3. Mar

    61° / 33°

    14 wet

  4. Apr

    68° / 36°

    10 wet

  5. May

    77° / 42°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    86° / 46°

    4 wet

  7. Jul

    95° / 52°

    1 wet

  8. Aug

    94° / 50°

    1 wet

  9. Sep

    88° / 44°

    2 wet

  10. Oct

    75° / 36°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    57° / 33°

    13 wet

  12. Dec

    47° / 31°

    17 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Weaverville, CA, 19 mi away at 2,058 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Natural Bridge / High Rock is a climbing area in the Hayfork Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, with Gray Wall just 0.1 mile away and Hayfork Haven, The about 0.6 mile off. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Weaverville show May highs around 77°F with lows near 42°F and October highs near 75°F, while July and August climb into the mid-90s. Dobbins Gulch Trail is about 2 miles away and Scheill Gulch about 2.7 miles. Paddlers can head to Salt Creek or Hayfork Creek, both roughly 3.2 miles off, and campers will find Philpot Cg-F about 4.9 miles away.

Routes (8)

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