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Sloth Area

Sloth Area is a 5-route climbing crag in California with bouldering pads.

5 routes
V0 – V1
Bouldering

Is Sloth Area open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Sloth Area, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

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

Best time to visit Sloth Area

Best months: May–October. 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

    43° / 24°

    11 wet

  2. Feb

    44° / 23°

    11 wet

  3. Mar

    46° / 26°

    10 wet

  4. Apr

    50° / 29°

    8 wet

  5. May

    56° / 36°

    6 wet

  6. Jun

    66° / 42°

    3 wet

  7. Jul

    74° / 49°

    2 wet

  8. Aug

    74° / 49°

    1 wet

  9. Sep

    68° / 44°

    2 wet

  10. Oct

    58° / 37°

    4 wet

  11. Nov

    49° / 31°

    8 wet

  12. Dec

    44° / 25°

    10 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Huntington Lake, CA, 4.8 mi away at 7,020 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Sloth Area is a climbing area in the High Sierra Ranger District of Sierra National Forest in California. It sits within the High Sierra Ranger District, about 4.8 miles from the Huntington Lake weather station, which makes it a useful reference for planning a trip. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the Huntington Lake station show July and August highs around 74°F with lows near 49°F and only one or two wet days a month. Winter is much colder, with January highs around 43°F and lows near 24°F. Camp 72 is just 0.1 mile away, and the Balsam Forebay Trail is 0.2 mile off. Ely Mountain, another climbing area, is about 1.6 miles away. For an overnight stay, Swanson campground is roughly 4.9 miles from the area.

Routes (5)