California · Rock climbing · Mammoth Lakes

Sherwin Summit

Sherwin Summit in California has 4 climbing routes with bouldering pads and 2 difficulty grades.

4 routes
V0 – V0-
Bouldering

Best time to visit Sherwin Summit

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.

  1. Jan

    41° / 17°

  2. Feb

    41° / 18°

  3. Mar

    45° / 22°

  4. Apr

    51° / 27°

  5. May

    60° / 35°

  6. Jun

    70° / 42°

  7. Jul

    78° / 49°

  8. Aug

    77° / 47°

  9. Sep

    71° / 40°

  10. Oct

    61° / 30°

  11. Nov

    49° / 23°

  12. Dec

    41° / 17°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mammoth Lakes Rs, CA, 19.1 mi away at 7,804 ft. The station sits about 700 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.

Sherwin Summit is a bouldering area in California's Inyo National Forest, within the White Mountain Ranger District. It sits on city land, and the closest town is Mammoth Lakes, about 19 miles away. The climbing here is all bouldering, with four routes clustered around the Wall and Honeycomb Girdle. All are rated V0 or V0- on the V scale, so they suit climbers looking for low-grade problems. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Mammoth Lakes show July highs around 78°F with lows near 49°F, while winter highs stay around 41°F. West Valley is just 0.2 miles away, and The Alcove and Alcove Area are each about 0.9 miles off. Tuff Campground, roughly 1.7 miles away, is the closest place to camp.

Routes (4)