Spliter handcrack
One of two problems at this Roadside boulder sector.
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- Bouldering Pads
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Is Spliter handcrack open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Stanislaus National Forest. It doesn't name Spliter handcrack, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Stanislaus National Forest extends seasonal MVUM closure for two high elevation roads
Agency closure covering Stanislaus National Forest · USFS · Stanislaus National Forest
Extension of Seasonal Road Closures
Agency closure covering Stanislaus National Forest · USFS · Stanislaus National Forest
Temporary Fire Restrictions High Hazard Area Stanislaus National Forest
Agency alert covering Stanislaus National Forest · USFS · Stanislaus National Forest
Temporary Moderate Hazard Fire Restrictions Stanislaus National Forest
Agency alert covering Stanislaus National Forest · USFS · Stanislaus National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Stanislaus National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Spliter handcrack
Best months: May–June and September–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
49° / 31°
10 wet · 5 snow
Feb
51° / 31°
10 wet · 5 snow
Mar
55° / 33°
10 wet · 5 snow
Apr
61° / 37°
8 wet · 2 snow
May
70° / 44°
6 wet · 1 snow
Jun
80° / 51°
3 wet
Jul
89° / 58°
1 wet
Aug
89° / 57°
1 wet
Sep
82° / 53°
2 wet
Oct
70° / 44°
4 wet
Nov
57° / 36°
7 wet · 2 snow
Dec
49° / 31°
9 wet · 4 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cherry Valley Dam, CA, 7 mi away at 4,765 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of just two boulder problems catalogued at Hetch Hetchy's Roadside boulder sector.
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