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California · Rock climbing · Springville
The Tusk
One of five routes at The Needles / Kern River in Elephant Knob.
- 5.7+
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
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Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Sequoia National Forest. It doesn't name The Tusk, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Tule River Glass Container Prohibition Area
Agency closure covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-02 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
Trail of 100 Giants Boardwalk and Area Closure
Agency closure covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-03 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
Fire Restrictions - Sequoia National Forest
Agency alert covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-00-26-07 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
PUBLIC NUDITY PROHIBITION - Sequoia National Forest
Agency alert covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-06 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
Chico Flat Dispersed Camping Area Prohibition 26-27
Agency alert covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-09 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Sequoia National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit The Tusk
Best months: March–May and October–November. 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
51° / 27°
4 wet
Feb
55° / 29°
4 wet
Mar
62° / 34°
3 wet
Apr
69° / 39°
2 wet
May
78° / 47°
2 wet
Jun
89° / 56°
1 wet
Jul
94° / 62°
1 wet
Aug
93° / 61°
1 wet
Sep
86° / 54°
1 wet
Oct
74° / 43°
1 wet
Nov
60° / 33°
2 wet
Dec
50° / 26°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Haiwee, CA, 32.8 mi away at 3,825 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of five routes catalogued at The Needles / Kern River, this climb sits at the lower end of the grade span found across Elephant Knob.
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