North Cave Rock (North Face)
North Cave Rock (North Face) in California has 6 climbing routes across 6 grades, offering sport and trad options.
Photo: Lukáš Lalinský, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)- 6 routes
- 5.4 – 5.10b
- Trad · Sport
Best time to visit North Cave Rock (North Face)
Best months: October–May. 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
58° / 38°
4 wet
Feb
61° / 39°
3 wet
Mar
67° / 40°
3 wet
Apr
73° / 46°
2 wet
May
82° / 52°
1 wet
Jun
91° / 59°
0 wet
Jul
96° / 66°
2 wet
Aug
96° / 68°
2 wet
Sep
89° / 60°
2 wet
Oct
80° / 50°
1 wet
Nov
66° / 41°
2 wet
Dec
58° / 34°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Yucca Valley, CA, 16.9 mi away at 3,249 ft. The station sits about 1,200 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.
North Cave Rock (North Face) is a climbing area in Joshua Tree National Park in California, managed by the National Park Service. The park's website notes that a fee is charged for access. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Yucca Valley run to highs around 73°F in April and 80°F in October, while summer highs climb into the mid-90s in July and August. The North Face sits among several other climbing areas and trails within a short walk. The South Cave Rock and North Cave Rock (South Face) climbing areas, along with the Ryan Mountain Trailhead and Junk Clump, are all about a tenth of a mile away. Sheep Pass Group campground lies roughly 1.1 miles off.
Routes (6)
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