California · Rock climbing · San Diego Country Estates

Snakey Flake

Combines bolts and placed gear on the same line in Snakey Flake.

5.8
grade
Mixed
style

Best time to visit Snakey Flake

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

    68° / 38°

    6 wet

  2. Feb

    68° / 39°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    69° / 41°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    73° / 43°

    4 wet

  5. May

    77° / 49°

    2 wet

  6. Jun

    84° / 52°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    90° / 57°

    0 wet

  8. Aug

    92° / 59°

    0 wet

  9. Sep

    90° / 55°

    1 wet

  10. Oct

    82° / 49°

    2 wet

  11. Nov

    74° / 43°

    3 wet

  12. Dec

    67° / 37°

    5 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ramona Fire Dept, CA, 7.8 mi away at 1,470 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of five routes catalogued in the Snakey Flake sector at Mt. Gower, this climb combines bolts and placed gear on the same line.