North side (Hidden Cove)
5 bouldering routes in California, grades range from easy to hard.
- 5 routes
- V2 – V9
- Bouldering
Is North side (Hidden Cove) open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It doesn't name North side (Hidden Cove), so check the source for the area it covers.
China Beach Construction & Seacliff Avenue Closures Fall - Winter 2026
Park closure covering Golden Gate National Recreation Area · NPS · Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Auto-Theft Warning - Only Bring What You Need to the Park
Park alert covering Golden Gate National Recreation Area · NPS · Golden Gate National Recreation Area
As of · Source: NPS · Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit North side (Hidden Cove)
Best months: Year-round. 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° / 47°
11 wet
Feb
60° / 48°
11 wet
Mar
62° / 49°
11 wet
Apr
63° / 50°
7 wet
May
64° / 51°
4 wet
Jun
67° / 53°
2 wet
Jul
66° / 54°
1 wet
Aug
68° / 55°
1 wet
Sep
70° / 56°
1 wet
Oct
70° / 54°
4 wet
Nov
64° / 51°
8 wet
Dec
58° / 47°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at San Francisco Dwtn, CA, 6.1 mi away at 150 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
North side (Hidden Cove) is a climbing area in California with 5 routes. The routes span 5 distinct difficulty grades and feature bouldering pads for protection.
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