California · Rock climbing · Borrego Springs

The Storm Drain Cats Boulder

Storm Drain Cats Boulder, The in California has 5 sport climbing routes on 4 difficulty grades.

5 routes
5.7 – 5.9+
Sport

Best time to visit The Storm Drain Cats Boulder

Best months: March–June and September–November. 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

    53° / 39°

    6 wet

  2. Feb

    54° / 39°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    57° / 41°

    7 wet

  4. Apr

    62° / 43°

    4 wet

  5. May

    69° / 47°

    3 wet

  6. Jun

    79° / 55°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    86° / 62°

    1 wet

  8. Aug

    86° / 62°

    1 wet

  9. Sep

    81° / 57°

    2 wet

  10. Oct

    71° / 50°

    3 wet

  11. Nov

    60° / 43°

    4 wet

  12. Dec

    52° / 38°

    6 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Julian Cdf, CA, 13.2 mi away at 4,215 ft. The station sits about 700 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.

The Storm Drain Cats Boulder is a bouldering spot in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California, on land managed by State Park and Recreation. It sits among a tight cluster of climbing areas, so it fits easily into a day spent moving between problems. Late spring and mid-fall are the most comfortable times to climb here. Typical averages from the nearby Julian weather station run around 69°F highs and 47°F lows in May, and about 71°F highs and 50°F lows in October. More rock is close at hand. Northern Area Bouldering is about 0.1 mile away and Butcher Area about 0.2 mile, with Culp Tower roughly 0.3 mile off. Culp Valley Trail, also about 0.3 mile away, offers a hike for anyone wanting a break from climbing.

Routes (5)

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