California · Rock climbing · Barstow

The Real McCoy

Hybrid protection route in Family Feud sector; takes bolts and placed gear.

5.7+
grade
Mixed
style

Best time to visit The Real McCoy

Best months: October–April. 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

    59° / 35°

    4 wet

  2. Feb

    63° / 39°

    4 wet

  3. Mar

    70° / 44°

    3 wet

  4. Apr

    77° / 49°

    1 wet

  5. May

    86° / 57°

    1 wet

  6. Jun

    96° / 65°

    0 wet

  7. Jul

    102° / 72°

    1 wet

  8. Aug

    101° / 70°

    1 wet

  9. Sep

    93° / 63°

    1 wet

  10. Oct

    81° / 53°

    1 wet

  11. Nov

    68° / 42°

    2 wet

  12. Dec

    57° / 35°

    3 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Barstow, CA, 12.2 mi away at 2,220 ft. The station sits about 800 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 in the Family Feud sector at Calico Mountains, this climb accepts both bolts and placed gear on the same line, offering versatility within the crag's 5.7+ to 5.10b range.