California · Rock climbing · Ocotillo

Sketch

Mid-range climb among 11 routes at Gravity Wall.

5.11c
grade
Trad Gear
style

Best time to visit Sketch

Best months: October–June. 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

    61° / 35°

    6 wet

  2. Feb

    61° / 35°

    8 wet

  3. Mar

    65° / 35°

    7 wet

  4. Apr

    69° / 38°

    5 wet

  5. May

    76° / 42°

    2 wet

  6. Jun

    85° / 46°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    91° / 53°

    2 wet

  8. Aug

    93° / 55°

    2 wet

  9. Sep

    88° / 50°

    2 wet

  10. Oct

    78° / 43°

    2 wet

  11. Nov

    69° / 38°

    4 wet

  12. Dec

    61° / 34°

    6 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Campo Asos, CA, 23 mi away at 2,641 ft. The station sits about 1,200 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 11 routes catalogued at Gravity Wall, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range from 5.10a to 5.13a.

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