California · Rock climbing · Ramona

Poway Crags Proper

7 sport climbing routes at Poway Crags Proper in California.

7 routes
5.9 – 5.11b/c
Sport

Best time to visit Poway Crags Proper

Best months: October–June. 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

    68° / 38°

    6 wet

  2. Feb

    68° / 39°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    69° / 41°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    73° / 43°

    4 wet

  5. May

    77° / 49°

    2 wet

  6. Jun

    84° / 52°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    90° / 57°

    0 wet

  8. Aug

    92° / 59°

    0 wet

  9. Sep

    90° / 55°

    1 wet

  10. Oct

    82° / 49°

    2 wet

  11. Nov

    74° / 43°

    3 wet

  12. Dec

    67° / 37°

    5 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ramona Fire Dept, CA, 2.1 mi away at 1,470 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Poway Crags Proper is a climbing area in California, about a mile from the town of Rosemont. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots and trails, so it works well as a base for a day of bouldering or a longer outing in the area. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Ramona show April highs around 73°F and October highs around 82°F, while July and August average in the low 90s. The Ernie Pantoja Memorial Trail starts just 0.3 miles away, and Ramona Wall, Miller Time Wall and Roshambo Ledge are all within about a mile. For a longer walk, the Cross Trail is about 1.2 miles off.

Routes (7)

Lone Star Wall(1)

Snapping Turtle5.10b

Sandy Ego Buttresses(1)

Remembering Jeffrey5.10a

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