California · Rock climbing · Santa Barbara

Upper Theology Crag

Upper Theology Crag in California has 10 sport climbing routes across 5 grades.

10 routes
5.9 – 5.12a
Sport

Is Upper Theology Crag open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Los Padres National Forest.

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Best time to visit Upper Theology Crag

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° / 36°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    67° / 36°

    9 wet

  3. Mar

    70° / 38°

    7 wet

  4. Apr

    76° / 41°

    4 wet

  5. May

    80° / 46°

    2 wet

  6. Jun

    88° / 49°

    0 wet

  7. Jul

    94° / 55°

    0 wet

  8. Aug

    96° / 54°

    0 wet

  9. Sep

    91° / 51°

    1 wet

  10. Oct

    83° / 45°

    2 wet

  11. Nov

    73° / 40°

    3 wet

  12. Dec

    64° / 34°

    6 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gibraltar Dam #2, CA, 3.4 mi away at 1,558 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Upper Theology Crag is a climbing area in Rattlesnake Canyon Park, within the Santa Barbara Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest in California. The land is managed as city land, and the crag sits among a cluster of other climbing spots and trails. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Gibraltar Dam show April highs around 76°F and October highs around 83°F, while July and August average in the mid-90s. The 3 Pools Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Wall 5 and Panic Town climbing areas are each about 0.2 mile off. For an overnight stay, Upper Oso Campground is roughly 6 miles away.

Routes (10)

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