The Triplets of Terror
One of five routes at Tenaja Falls, near the top of the crag's grade range.
- 5.11
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
Is The Triplets of Terror open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Cleveland National Forest. It doesn't name The Triplets of Terror, so check the source for the area it covers.
Airport Fire Burned Area Closure
Agency closure covering Cleveland National Forest · Order 02-26-09 · USFS · Cleveland National Forest
Elevated Fire Use Restrictions
Agency alert covering Cleveland National Forest · Order 02-26-10 · USFS · Cleveland National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Cleveland National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit The Triplets of Terror
Best months: October–May. 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
66° / 42°
6 wet
Feb
67° / 43°
5 wet
Mar
72° / 46°
5 wet
Apr
76° / 49°
3 wet
May
82° / 54°
1 wet
Jun
90° / 58°
0 wet
Jul
97° / 64°
1 wet
Aug
98° / 65°
1 wet
Sep
93° / 61°
1 wet
Oct
83° / 54°
2 wet
Nov
73° / 46°
3 wet
Dec
65° / 40°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Elsinore, CA, 9.5 mi away at 1,268 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of five climbs catalogued at Tenaja Falls, this route sits near the top of the grade range at the crag, which spans from 4th class to 5.11+.
Photo of the crag
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