California · Rock climbing · Big Bear City

Rose Red

Mid-range climb on Rose Red Wall at Central Pinnacles, California.

5.9
grade
Trad Gear
style

Is Rose Red open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Mountaintop Ranger District. It doesn't name Rose Red, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Mountaintop Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Rose Red

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.

  1. Jan

    46° / 24°

    6 wet

  2. Feb

    46° / 24°

    6 wet

  3. Mar

    51° / 27°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    57° / 31°

    4 wet

  5. May

    66° / 37°

    2 wet

  6. Jun

    75° / 43°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    80° / 50°

    2 wet

  8. Aug

    79° / 49°

    3 wet

  9. Sep

    73° / 44°

    2 wet

  10. Oct

    63° / 35°

    2 wet

  11. Nov

    53° / 28°

    3 wet

  12. Dec

    46° / 24°

    6 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Big Bear Lake, CA, 5 mi away at 6,753 ft. The station sits about 800 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.

One of 13 routes catalogued at Central Pinnacles, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range from 5.6 to 5.10c. Rose Red Wall offers a selection of trad climbing options across multiple difficulty levels.

Local businesses nearby

Outfitters and businesses near Big Bear City. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

Joshua Tree Outfitters

Rock Climbing business nearby (~34 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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