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West Bernardo Hills

West Bernardo Hills in California has 18 climbing routes across 12 grades, offering bouldering and trad.

18 routes
V0 – V6
Bouldering · Trad

Best time to visit West Bernardo Hills

Best months: Year-round. 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

    67° / 46°

  2. Feb

    66° / 46°

  3. Mar

    68° / 49°

  4. Apr

    70° / 51°

  5. May

    72° / 55°

  6. Jun

    76° / 58°

  7. Jul

    82° / 63°

  8. Aug

    83° / 64°

  9. Sep

    81° / 60°

  10. Oct

    77° / 57°

  11. Nov

    71° / 50°

  12. Dec

    66° / 44°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rancho Bernardo, CA, 2.1 mi away at 690 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

West Bernardo Hills is a climbing area in California, about 2 miles from the community of Del Dios. It sits among a cluster of trails and climbing spots, making it an easy addition to a day spent exploring the surrounding hills and waterways. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Rancho Bernardo weather station show May highs around 72°F and October highs around 77°F, while July and August climb into the low 80s. Several trails start close by. The Bernardo Mountain Lake View Trail is less than a mile away, and the Bernardo Mountain Summit Trail and Lake Hodges North Shore Trail are each about 1.3 miles off. Paddlers can reach the San Dieguito River, roughly 2.7 miles away.

Routes (18)

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