Pitchfork Traverse

Is Pitchfork Traverse open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Mojave National Preserve. It doesn't name Pitchfork Traverse, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

• Kelso Depot Visitor Center closed

  Park closure covering Mojave National Preserve · NPS · Mojave National Preserve

• Hart Mine Road Closed

  Park closure covering Mojave National Preserve · NPS · Mojave National Preserve

• Road Damage/Debris on Road

  Park alert covering Mojave National Preserve · NPS · Mojave National Preserve

• Do not pick up hitchhikers

  Park alert covering Mojave National Preserve · NPS · Mojave National Preserve

As of Oct 23, 9:30 pm PDT · Source: NPS · Mojave National Preserve. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Pitchfork Traverse

Best months: February–May and September–November. 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

   54° / 40°

   5 wet

2. Feb

   55° / 41°

   5 wet

3. Mar

   62° / 45°

   4 wet

4. Apr

   68° / 50°

   2 wet

5. May

   77° / 58°

   1 wet

6. Jun

   87° / 69°

   1 wet

7. Jul

   92° / 73°

   2 wet

8. Aug

   91° / 72°

   3 wet

9. Sep

   85° / 68°

   3 wet

10. Oct

    74° / 57°

    2 wet

11. Nov

    62° / 47°

    3 wet

12. Dec

    53° / 40°

    4 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mitchell Caverns, CA, 22.1 mi away at 4,350 ft. The station sits about 700 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.