Raker Peak
Raker Peak in California has 3 climbing routes with sport and trad options.
- 3 routes
- 5.8 – 5.10b
- Trad · Sport
Is Raker Peak open right now?
No closures listed
The National Park Service lists no closures for Lassen Volcanic National Park.
As of · Source: NPS · Lassen Volcanic National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Raker Peak
Best months: May–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.
Jan
41° / 22°
Feb
42° / 22°
Mar
46° / 24°
Apr
50° / 27°
May
61° / 35°
Jun
70° / 41°
Jul
79° / 46°
Aug
78° / 45°
Sep
72° / 41°
Oct
59° / 33°
Nov
47° / 26°
Dec
39° / 22°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Manzanita Lake, CA, 5.3 mi away at 5,750 ft. The station sits about 1,000 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.
Raker Peak is a climbing area in Lassen Volcanic National Park in California, managed by the National Park Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with the Finger Rake Area about 0.2 miles away and Roadside Distraction about 0.3 miles away. The area has three routes, two of which are trad and one is sport. The grades range from 5.8 to 5.10b on the YDS scale, with Crater Face at 5.8, Bubble Up at 5.9 and Sack Up Sucker at 5.10b. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical averages from the nearby Manzanita Lake weather station, which sits about 1,000 feet lower, show July highs around 79°F and lows near 46°F. Winter is cold, with January highs around 41°F and lows near 22°F. A fee is charged for climbing here.
Routes (3)
3. Tiny Bubbles Area(3)
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