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Summit Crack

Mid-range climb at Lawson Peak in South San Diego County's five catalogued routes.

5.8
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Is Summit Crack open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Cleveland National Forest. It doesn't name Summit Crack, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Cleveland National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Summit Crack

Best months: October–May. 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

    64° / 35°

    7 wet

  2. Feb

    64° / 35°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    68° / 36°

    7 wet

  4. Apr

    73° / 38°

    4 wet

  5. May

    79° / 42°

    2 wet

  6. Jun

    88° / 45°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    94° / 53°

    1 wet

  8. Aug

    95° / 54°

    2 wet

  9. Sep

    90° / 50°

    2 wet

  10. Oct

    80° / 43°

    3 wet

  11. Nov

    71° / 37°

    5 wet

  12. Dec

    63° / 33°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Campo, CA, 16.4 mi away at 2,630 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of five routes catalogued at Lawson Peak in South San Diego County, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range from 4th class to 5.11.