So-So Grotto
So-So Grotto in California has 3 sport climbing routes.
- 3 routes
- 5.10c – 5.13b/c
- Sport
Is So-So Grotto open right now?
No closures listed
The Forest Service lists no closures for Six Rivers National Forest.
As of · Source: USFS · Six Rivers National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit So-So Grotto
Best months: March–June and 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.
Jan
45° / 30°
Feb
51° / 31°
Mar
59° / 33°
Apr
66° / 36°
May
75° / 42°
Jun
85° / 46°
Jul
96° / 52°
Aug
94° / 50°
Sep
89° / 45°
Oct
70° / 37°
Nov
54° / 33°
Dec
43° / 30°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cecilville, CA, 31.2 mi away at 2,310 ft. The station sits about 1,000 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.
So-So Grotto is a climbing area in the Lower Trinity Ranger District of Six Rivers National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among several other named climbing areas, with Gargoyle and Main Wall both about a tenth of a mile away, making it easy to pair with those. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the Cecilville weather station, about 30 miles away and roughly 1,000 feet lower, run from highs near 70°F with lows around 37°F in October to highs near 75°F and lows around 42°F in May. July and August there typically climb into the mid-90s, so expect the hot months to be the most challenging. The closest nearby places include the Coon Creek Loop and South Fork Trinity hikes, both under 2 miles off, along with Burnt Ranch Campground at about 3 miles. Paddlers can head to Mosquito Creek, about 6 miles away.
Routes (3)
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