California · Rock climbing · Mammoth Lakes

Storybook Cliff

Storybook Cliff in California has 2 trad climbing routes.

2 routes
5.8 – 5.10a
Trad

Best time to visit Storybook Cliff

Best months: May–September. 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

    41° / 17°

  2. Feb

    41° / 18°

  3. Mar

    45° / 22°

  4. Apr

    51° / 27°

  5. May

    60° / 35°

  6. Jun

    70° / 42°

  7. Jul

    78° / 49°

  8. Aug

    77° / 47°

  9. Sep

    71° / 40°

  10. Oct

    61° / 30°

  11. Nov

    49° / 23°

  12. Dec

    41° / 17°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mammoth Lakes Rs, CA, 1.5 mi away at 7,804 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Storybook Cliff is a climbing area in the Mammoth Ranger District of Inyo National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing and hiking destinations, with Welcome To Nightvale just 0.1 mile away and Pine Glen campground about 1.2 miles off. The area has two traditional routes, both rated in the 5.8 to 5.10a range on the YDS scale. The Lost Empire is a 5.8, and Fuzzy Nation is a 5.10a. The climbing is suited to those who prefer trad gear. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Mammoth Lakes show July highs around 78°F with lows near 49°F, while winter highs stay around 41°F. Nearby options include the A-SAWMILL CUTOFF SM hike at 0.6 mile and the 10th Boulder climbing area at 1.3 miles. Pine Glen and Old Shady Rest Campground are both within about 1.4 miles.

Routes (2)

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Sector FPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)

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Sector APhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)

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~3 min drive

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~10 min drive

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~2 min drive

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