California · Bouldering · Mount Shasta

The Cube Arete

Top-graded problem among eight routes at The Cube.

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Is The Cube Arete open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name The Cube Arete, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

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

Best time to visit The Cube Arete

Best months: April–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.

  1. Jan

    44° / 29°

    12 wet

  2. Feb

    47° / 29°

    12 wet

  3. Mar

    53° / 32°

    13 wet

  4. Apr

    59° / 35°

    11 wet

  5. May

    69° / 41°

    8 wet

  6. Jun

    76° / 47°

    4 wet

  7. Jul

    85° / 52°

    2 wet

  8. Aug

    85° / 50°

    2 wet

  9. Sep

    78° / 45°

    3 wet

  10. Oct

    65° / 37°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    51° / 31°

    10 wet

  12. Dec

    42° / 28°

    13 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Shasta, CA, 4.2 mi away at 3,535 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of eight boulder problems catalogued at The Cube, this climb sits at the top of the grade range for the crag.

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