California · Rock climbing · Descanso

Trying to go straight

Mid-range climb among 10 routes at Main Wall, California.

5.9
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Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Cleveland National Forest. It doesn't name Trying to go straight, 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 Trying to go straight

Best months: March–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.

  1. Jan

    51° / 33°

    7 wet

  2. Feb

    51° / 33°

    8 wet

  3. Mar

    55° / 36°

    7 wet

  4. Apr

    60° / 39°

    5 wet

  5. May

    67° / 44°

    3 wet

  6. Jun

    76° / 51°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    83° / 58°

    1 wet

  8. Aug

    84° / 58°

    2 wet

  9. Sep

    79° / 51°

    2 wet

  10. Oct

    69° / 42°

    3 wet

  11. Nov

    59° / 35°

    5 wet

  12. Dec

    51° / 32°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cuyamaca, CA, 10.4 mi away at 4,640 ft. The station sits about 800 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of 10 routes catalogued at Main Wall, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range from 5.5 to 5.11a.