California · Rock climbing · Cazadero

Shipwreck Wall

Shipwreck Wall in California offers 10 sport climbing routes across 7 difficulty grades.

10 routes
5.10a – 5.12c
Sport

Best time to visit Shipwreck Wall

Best months: Year-round. 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

    57° / 42°

  2. Feb

    59° / 42°

  3. Mar

    59° / 42°

  4. Apr

    60° / 43°

  5. May

    62° / 45°

  6. Jun

    66° / 46°

  7. Jul

    65° / 48°

  8. Aug

    67° / 50°

  9. Sep

    67° / 48°

  10. Oct

    66° / 47°

  11. Nov

    61° / 44°

  12. Dec

    57° / 42°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ft Ross, CA, 7.9 mi away at 112 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Shipwreck Wall is a climbing area within Salt Point State Park in California, managed by State Park and Recreation. It sits among several other climbing spots and trails in the park, making it easy to pair with a longer visit to the area. Late summer into early fall is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Ft Ross run from highs around 67°F in August and September to about 66°F in October, with lows in the upper 40s. Treasure Chest is about 0.1 mile away, and South Rock is about 0.3 mile away. For a walk, Grace Rock Trail is about 0.4 mile off and Phillips Gulch Trail about 0.6 mile.

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