Sites 55 - 78
10 bouldering routes with pads at Sites 55 - 78 in California.
Photo: 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.
Safety Alert - Falling Rocks at Bonita Falls
Agency alert covering San Bernardino National Forest · USFS · San Bernardino National Forest
Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering San Bernardino National Forest · Order 05-12-00-26-05 · USFS · 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.
Jan
55° / 31°
7 wet · 2 snow
Feb
54° / 30°
7 wet · 3 snow
Mar
59° / 32°
6 wet · 2 snow
Apr
64° / 35°
4 wet · 1 snow
May
71° / 41°
2 wet
Jun
80° / 48°
1 wet
Jul
85° / 55°
2 wet
Aug
86° / 55°
3 wet
Sep
81° / 50°
2 wet
Oct
72° / 42°
2 wet
Nov
62° / 35°
4 wet · 1 snow
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.
Routes (10)
EH Boulder(1)
Manzanita Boulder, The(2)
Peace Boulder, The(2)
Puddle Boulder(1)
Tit Boulder, The(3)
Twonose Boulder, The(1)
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