California · Rock climbing · Ojai

South of the Trout Farm

Mid-range climb among 34 routes at Wheeler Gorge.

5.9+
grade
Sport Bolted
style

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Best time to visit South of the Trout Farm

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

    66° / 34°

  2. Feb

    67° / 36°

  3. Mar

    70° / 39°

  4. Apr

    74° / 41°

  5. May

    77° / 46°

  6. Jun

    82° / 50°

  7. Jul

    89° / 54°

  8. Aug

    91° / 53°

  9. Sep

    88° / 51°

  10. Oct

    81° / 45°

  11. Nov

    73° / 37°

  12. Dec

    65° / 33°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ojai, CA, 5 mi away at 745 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.

One of 34 routes catalogued at Wheeler Gorge, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range from 5.8 to 5.12a.

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