California · Rock climbing · Lake Elsinore

Trabuco Creek

Trabuco Creek is a bouldering area in California with 1 route rated 5.11a.

1 route
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Bouldering

Is Trabuco Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Cleveland National Forest. It doesn't name Trabuco Creek, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Cleveland National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Trabuco Creek

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.

  1. Jan

    66° / 42°

    6 wet

  2. Feb

    67° / 43°

    5 wet

  3. Mar

    72° / 46°

    5 wet

  4. Apr

    76° / 49°

    3 wet

  5. May

    82° / 54°

    1 wet

  6. Jun

    90° / 58°

    0 wet

  7. Jul

    97° / 64°

    1 wet

  8. Aug

    98° / 65°

    1 wet

  9. Sep

    93° / 61°

    1 wet

  10. Oct

    83° / 54°

    2 wet

  11. Nov

    73° / 46°

    3 wet

  12. Dec

    65° / 40°

    5 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Elsinore, CA, 8.1 mi away at 1,268 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Trabuco Creek is a climbing area in the Trabuco Ranger District of Cleveland National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. It sits within the district's network of trails and climbing spots, and the surrounding land is part of the national forest. Spring and late fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Elsinore show March highs around 72°F and November highs around 73°F, while July and August average in the mid-90s. That station sits well below the creek, so temperatures at the climbing area run cooler. Trabuco Canyon is about a mile away, and Horsethief West and Horsethief East are both within 2 miles. For an overnight stay, Falcon Group and Blue Jay Campground are each about 2.4 miles off.

Routes (1)

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