Random Rules
One of three routes catalogued at Vasquez Rocks in this grade system.
- V0
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
Best time to visit Random Rules
Best months: October–May. 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
60° / 35°
5 wet
Feb
63° / 37°
5 wet
Mar
69° / 42°
4 wet
Apr
75° / 46°
2 wet
May
83° / 53°
1 wet
Jun
92° / 61°
0 wet
Jul
98° / 68°
1 wet
Aug
98° / 66°
1 wet
Sep
92° / 60°
1 wet
Oct
81° / 50°
1 wet
Nov
68° / 40°
3 wet
Dec
58° / 34°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Palmdale, CA, 14.7 mi away at 2,612 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of three climbs catalogued at Vasquez Rocks in this grade system, situated at the lower end of the crag's V0–V1-2 range.
Photo of the crag

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