California · Rock climbing · Hesperia

Walking on the Sun

Mid-range climb among eight routes at Ant Trail Loop.

5.10b
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Is Walking on the Sun open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Mountaintop Ranger District. It doesn't name Walking on the Sun, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Best time to visit Walking on the Sun

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

    44° / 29°

    6 wet · 1 snow

  2. Feb

    45° / 30°

    6 wet · 1 snow

  3. Mar

    52° / 32°

    6 wet · 1 snow

  4. Apr

    60° / 36°

    4 wet · 1 snow

  5. May

    67° / 41°

    2 wet

  6. Jun

    76° / 49°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    81° / 57°

    1 wet

  8. Aug

    82° / 57°

    1 wet

  9. Sep

    74° / 52°

    1 wet

  10. Oct

    63° / 43°

    2 wet

  11. Nov

    52° / 34°

    3 wet

  12. Dec

    43° / 29°

    5 wet · 1 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lake Arrowhead, CA, 4 mi away at 5,205 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of eight routes catalogued at Ant Trail Loop, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range, which spans from 5.7 to 5.11b.

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