Redding Area
Redding Area is a climbing crag in California with 9 routes.
- 9 routes
- 5.6 – 5.10a/b
- Sport · Bouldering · Trad
Best time to visit Redding Area
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
57° / 38°
12 wet
Feb
61° / 40°
11 wet
Mar
66° / 43°
11 wet
Apr
72° / 47°
8 wet
May
82° / 54°
6 wet
Jun
92° / 62°
3 wet
Jul
100° / 67°
1 wet
Aug
98° / 64°
1 wet
Sep
92° / 58°
2 wet
Oct
79° / 50°
5 wet
Nov
64° / 42°
9 wet
Dec
56° / 37°
12 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Redding Muni Ap, CA, 8.8 mi away at 497 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
The Redding Area is a climbing area in California, about 2 miles from the town of Pine Grove. It serves as a base for climbers and outdoor visitors in this part of the state, with several trails and paddling waters within a short drive. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Redding show April highs around 72°F and October highs near 79°F, while July and August average about 100°F. Deer Creek Trail and Mule Loop are both within about 3 miles, and Churn Creek Open Space Trails is a little farther at about 3.3 miles. For an overnight stay, Jones Valley Cg-F (Lower) is roughly 7.6 miles away.
Routes (9)
Montgomery Creek Falls(3)
WhiskeyTown Dam Boulders(2)
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