Steck-Salathe
Mid-range climb on M. Sentinel Rock at Valley South Side.
- 5.10-
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- Trad Gear
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Is Steck-Salathe open right now?
No closures listed
The National Park Service lists no closures for Yosemite National Park.
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Best time to visit Steck-Salathe
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.
Jan
44° / 32°
10 wet
Feb
42° / 31°
9 wet
Mar
45° / 32°
10 wet
Apr
49° / 36°
8 wet
May
58° / 43°
7 wet
Jun
67° / 52°
3 wet
Jul
75° / 60°
1 wet
Aug
75° / 59°
1 wet
Sep
70° / 54°
2 wet
Oct
60° / 46°
4 wet
Nov
49° / 37°
7 wet
Dec
43° / 32°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Yosemite Village 12 W, CA, 12.6 mi away at 6,620 ft. The station sits about 600 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of 22 routes catalogued at Valley South Side, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range from 4th to 5.12a. Located on M. Sentinel Rock.
Photo of the crag
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