California · Rock climbing · Morro Bay

The Slot

Takes both bolts and placed gear on the same line.

5.7
grade
Mixed
style

Best time to visit The Slot

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.

  1. Jan

    65° / 46°

    7 wet

  2. Feb

    65° / 48°

    8 wet

  3. Mar

    66° / 49°

    7 wet

  4. Apr

    67° / 49°

    4 wet

  5. May

    67° / 52°

    2 wet

  6. Jun

    66° / 54°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    67° / 56°

    0 wet

  8. Aug

    70° / 57°

    0 wet

  9. Sep

    72° / 56°

    1 wet

  10. Oct

    72° / 54°

    2 wet

  11. Nov

    69° / 50°

    4 wet

  12. Dec

    65° / 46°

    6 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Morro Bay Fire Dept, CA, 2.2 mi away at 118 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of five routes catalogued at Park Ridge Rock, this climb accommodates both bolted and placed protection on the same line.

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