The New Legend of Shaolin
One of 11 routes at Mr. Lees Greater Hong Kong, toward the harder end of the crag.
- 5.12d
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
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Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Los Padres National Forest.
Los Padres Fire Use and Firearm Restrictions
Agency alert covering Los Padres National Forest · Order 05-07-00-26-05 · USFS · Los Padres National Forest
Santa Barbara Front Country Fire Use Restrictions
Agency alert covering Los Padres National Forest · Order 05-07-5406-01 · USFS · Los Padres National Forest
West Cuesta Fire Use Restrictions
Agency alert covering Santa Lucia Ranger District · Order 05-07-53-24-19 · USFS · Santa Lucia Ranger District
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Best time to visit The New Legend of Shaolin
Best months: Year-round. 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
63° / 41°
8 wet
Feb
62° / 42°
8 wet
Mar
65° / 44°
8 wet
Apr
68° / 45°
5 wet
May
70° / 48°
2 wet
Jun
75° / 50°
1 wet
Jul
77° / 53°
0 wet
Aug
78° / 54°
1 wet
Sep
78° / 52°
1 wet
Oct
75° / 49°
3 wet
Nov
68° / 44°
5 wet
Dec
61° / 39°
8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Twitchell Dam, CA, 15 mi away at 582 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 11 routes catalogued at Mr. Lees Greater Hong Kong, this climb sits near the upper end of the crag's range that spans from 5.10b to 5.14a.
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