California · Rock climbing · Hayfork

Parallel Universe

The hardest climb catalogued at East Buttress.

5.11c
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Is Parallel Universe open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Parallel Universe, 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 Parallel Universe

Best months: March–June 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

    45° / 30°

  2. Feb

    51° / 31°

  3. Mar

    59° / 33°

  4. Apr

    66° / 36°

  5. May

    75° / 42°

  6. Jun

    85° / 46°

  7. Jul

    96° / 52°

  8. Aug

    94° / 50°

  9. Sep

    89° / 45°

  10. Oct

    70° / 37°

  11. Nov

    54° / 33°

  12. Dec

    43° / 30°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cecilville, CA, 32.4 mi away at 2,310 ft. The station sits about 1,600 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.

This is the hardest route catalogued at East Buttress, where climbs range from 5.7 to 5.11c across six documented routes.