The Finger Crack
Among the easier climbs catalogued at The Loading Zone.
- 5.7+
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
Is The Finger Crack open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Lassen National Forest. It doesn't name The Finger Crack, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Forest Road Closure Order
Agency closure covering Lassen National Forest · Order 06-26-01 · USFS · Lassen National Forest
SAFETY ALERT - South Antelope Bridge out, Do Not Cross
Agency closure covering Lassen National Forest · USFS · Lassen National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Lassen National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit The Finger Crack
Best months: April–June and August–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
42° / 22°
12 wet · 5 snow
Feb
46° / 23°
11 wet · 4 snow
Mar
51° / 26°
11 wet · 3 snow
Apr
57° / 30°
9 wet · 1 snow
May
67° / 37°
7 wet
Jun
77° / 43°
4 wet
Jul
86° / 48°
2 wet
Aug
85° / 46°
1 wet
Sep
79° / 41°
2 wet
Oct
66° / 33°
5 wet
Nov
51° / 26°
9 wet · 2 snow
Dec
41° / 22°
12 wet · 4 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chester, CA, 7.1 mi away at 4,530 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of the easier routes at The Loading Zone, where climbs range from 5.7 to 5.12a.
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