The Pit (West Side)
Pit (West Side) is a bouldering area in California with 23 routes.
- 23 routes
- V0 – V7
- Bouldering
Best time to visit The Pit (West Side)
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
59° / 43°
11 wet
Feb
62° / 44°
10 wet
Mar
65° / 46°
10 wet
Apr
67° / 47°
7 wet
May
70° / 49°
3 wet
Jun
74° / 52°
1 wet
Jul
74° / 53°
0 wet
Aug
75° / 54°
1 wet
Sep
76° / 54°
1 wet
Oct
73° / 52°
3 wet
Nov
65° / 47°
7 wet
Dec
59° / 43°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Berkeley, CA, 1.4 mi away at 310 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
The Pit (West Side) is a climbing area in Indian Rock Park, a city-managed park in California. It sits on city land, and the surrounding area is packed with other climbing spots, so it works well as one stop among several in the park. Late summer into early fall is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Berkeley show highs around 74 to 76°F from July through September, with only a day or two of rain each month. Winter is cooler and wetter, with highs near 59°F and about 11 wet days a month in December and January. Several climbing areas lie just a tenth of a mile away, including Upper Indian Rock(I-block), Water Fountain Wall Area (East Side) and North face (Indian Rock). For a walk, Selby Trail is about 0.9 miles off.
Routes (23)
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