California · Rock climbing · Apple Valley

North Slope

Accessible California crag with solid rock and moderate climbing for skill-builders.

North SlopePhoto: GSEC, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)

Best time to visit North Slope

Best months: April–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

    44° / 29°

    6 wet · 1 snow

  2. Feb

    45° / 30°

    6 wet · 1 snow

  3. Mar

    52° / 32°

    6 wet · 1 snow

  4. Apr

    60° / 36°

    4 wet · 1 snow

  5. May

    67° / 41°

    2 wet

  6. Jun

    76° / 49°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    81° / 57°

    1 wet

  8. Aug

    82° / 57°

    1 wet

  9. Sep

    74° / 52°

    1 wet

  10. Oct

    63° / 43°

    2 wet

  11. Nov

    52° / 34°

    3 wet

  12. Dec

    43° / 29°

    5 wet · 1 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lake Arrowhead, CA, 12.2 mi away at 5,205 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

North Slope offers California climbing on solid rock with a welcoming mix of routes suited to climbers building their skills and those seeking moderate challenges. The north-facing aspect and California location make this a versatile destination across seasons, with the kind of accessible climbing that rewards both newcomers and mid-level climbers looking for quality repetition.

Routes

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