California · Rock climbing · Sierraville

Van Down By The River

Mid-range climb at Main Wall combining bolts and placed protection.

5.9
grade
Mixed
style

Is Van Down By The River open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Carson Ranger District. It doesn't name Van Down By The River, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Carson Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Van Down By The River

Best months: April–October. 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

    42° / 24°

  2. Feb

    45° / 26°

  3. Mar

    51° / 30°

  4. Apr

    56° / 33°

  5. May

    65° / 40°

  6. Jun

    75° / 47°

  7. Jul

    85° / 53°

  8. Aug

    84° / 52°

  9. Sep

    77° / 47°

  10. Oct

    64° / 38°

  11. Nov

    52° / 30°

  12. Dec

    42° / 23°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Verdi 2w, CA, 4.7 mi away at 5,429 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of 16 routes catalogued at Main Wall, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range. This line accepts both bolts and placed gear on the same ascent.

Local businesses nearby

Outfitters and businesses near Sierraville. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

Alpenglow Expeditions

Rock Climbing business nearby (~22 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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