Rimview Cliffs
Rimview Cliffs in California has 26 sport climbing routes.
- 26 routes
- 5.6 – 5.11-
- Sport
Is Rimview Cliffs open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Inyo National Forest.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Effect
Agency alert covering Inyo National Forest · Order 05-04-50-26-23 · USFS · Inyo National Forest
Help Halt Golden Mussel Invasion
Agency alert covering Inyo National Forest · USFS · Inyo National Forest
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Inyo National Forest · Order 05-04-50-25-04 · USFS · Inyo National Forest
Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Inyo National Forest · Order 05-04-50-25-05 · USFS · Inyo National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Inyo National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Rimview Cliffs
Best months: May–September. 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° / 17°
Feb
41° / 18°
Mar
45° / 22°
Apr
51° / 27°
May
60° / 35°
Jun
70° / 42°
Jul
78° / 49°
Aug
77° / 47°
Sep
71° / 40°
Oct
61° / 30°
Nov
49° / 23°
Dec
41° / 17°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mammoth Lakes Rs, CA, 19.4 mi away at 7,804 ft. The station sits about 600 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.
Rimview Cliffs is a climbing area in California's Inyo National Forest, within the White Mountain Ranger District. It sits on city land, and the surrounding area is packed with other climbing spots, including Entrance Boulders, Alcove Area and The Alcove, all about 0.1 mile away. The area is a sport climbing destination with 26 routes, ranging from 5.6 to 5.11- on the YDS scale. The median grade is 5.9, and the hardest route is Welcome to the Rim at 5.11-. Some of the named routes include Pumice Cheese (5.6), Krusty's Korner (5.8) and Furious Fingers (5.10a). Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Mammoth Lakes show July highs around 78°F with lows near 49°F, while winter highs sit around 41°F. Lower Rock Creek is a hike about 2 miles away, and Tuff Campground is about 2.3 miles off. Sand Canyon offers mountain biking at about 3 miles, and Holiday Campground is about 3.2 miles away.
Routes (26)
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