Upper Tier
Upper Tier in California has 6 mixed and sport climbing routes.
- 6 routes
- 5.9 – 5.12+
- Sport · Mixed
Best time to visit Upper Tier
Best months: February–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
54° / 42°
11 wet
Feb
55° / 42°
11 wet
Mar
58° / 43°
10 wet
Apr
62° / 44°
7 wet
May
68° / 49°
4 wet
Jun
76° / 55°
1 wet
Jul
82° / 62°
1 wet
Aug
83° / 61°
0 wet
Sep
80° / 60°
1 wet
Oct
72° / 54°
4 wet
Nov
60° / 46°
7 wet
Dec
53° / 41°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Diablo Junction, CA, 2.3 mi away at 2,170 ft. The station sits about 600 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Upper Tier is a climbing area in Mount Diablo State Park in California, managed by State Park and Recreation. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots and trails, with Middle Tier, Lower Tier and Butt Rock all about 0.1 mile away, and Madrone Canyon Trail just as close. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Mt Diablo Junction show May highs around 68°F and October highs around 72°F, while July and August climb to the low 80s. Winter brings the most wet days, about 11 a month from December through February. Hikers can also reach Camp Force Trail and Devil's Slide Trail within half a mile. For paddling, Walnut Creek is about 10 miles away.
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