Top of the hill
Top of the hill is a California climbing area with 4 routes.
- 4 routes
- V0 – V5-6
- Bouldering · Trad
Best time to visit Top of the hill
Best months: October–June. 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
69° / 43°
6 wet
Feb
69° / 44°
6 wet
Mar
71° / 48°
5 wet
Apr
75° / 51°
3 wet
May
76° / 56°
2 wet
Jun
81° / 59°
1 wet
Jul
86° / 63°
1 wet
Aug
89° / 65°
0 wet
Sep
87° / 62°
1 wet
Oct
81° / 56°
2 wet
Nov
75° / 47°
3 wet
Dec
69° / 42°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at El Cajon, CA, 5.4 mi away at 495 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Top of the hill is a climbing area in California, about 1.2 miles from the town of Eucalyptus Hills. It sits close to two other climbing areas, South slope and Magnolia Boulders, both about 0.1 mile away, which makes it easy to pair with those spots on a single visit. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in El Cajon show April highs around 75°F and October highs around 81°F, while August averages climb to about 89°F. That station sits roughly 500 feet lower than the hill, so temperatures up top run a little cooler. For a change from climbing, King Roland's Trail is about 1.3 miles away and the San Diego River Trail about 1.5 miles. Paddlers can reach the San Diego River, about 4.5 miles off.
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