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Sites 55 - 78

10 bouldering routes with pads at Sites 55 - 78 in California.

Sites 55 - 78Photo: sergei.gussev, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
10 routes
V0 – V2
Bouldering

Is Sites 55 - 78 open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for San Bernardino National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · San Bernardino National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Sites 55 - 78

Best months: April–July and September–November. 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

    55° / 31°

    7 wet · 2 snow

  2. Feb

    54° / 30°

    7 wet · 3 snow

  3. Mar

    59° / 32°

    6 wet · 2 snow

  4. Apr

    64° / 35°

    4 wet · 1 snow

  5. May

    71° / 41°

    2 wet

  6. Jun

    80° / 48°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    85° / 55°

    2 wet

  8. Aug

    86° / 55°

    3 wet

  9. Sep

    81° / 50°

    2 wet

  10. Oct

    72° / 42°

    2 wet

  11. Nov

    62° / 35°

    4 wet · 1 snow

  12. Dec

    54° / 30°

    6 wet · 2 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Idyllwild Fire Dept, CA, 1.4 mi away at 5,380 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Sites 55 - 78 is a bouldering area in Idyllwild Park, California, on county land within the San Jacinto Ranger District of the San Bernardino National Forest. It sits among a cluster of climbing and hiking spots, with Hillside Trail and Meteorite Boulder both about 0.1 mile away. The area holds 17 bouldering problems, all rated between V0 and V2+. The easiest are Problem 1 at V0 and Problem A at V1, while Mantle Problem and Problem 3 are at V2. The boulders make a compact base for a short session, and the surrounding trails and recreation area offer plenty to pair with it. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Idyllwild run from highs around 71°F in May to 72°F in October, with winter bringing highs in the mid-50s and a few snow days a month from December through February. Summit Trail is 0.3 mile away, and Deer Springs is 0.7 mile off. For an overnight stay, Fern Basin campground is about 3 miles away, and Boulder Basin is about 6 miles away.

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