Whisper
Mid-range climb among nine routes at Pin Cushion Wall.
- 5.10
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
Is Whisper open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Whisper, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Road Closure on Wild Mad Road
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-09 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Mud and Ash Creek Area and Road Closure
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-07 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Bailey Cove Road Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-11 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Trout Creek Bridge Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-02 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
South Fork Suspension Bridge Closure
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-30 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Whisper
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.
Jan
44° / 27°
13 wet
Feb
48° / 28°
12 wet
Mar
53° / 31°
13 wet
Apr
59° / 34°
11 wet
May
68° / 40°
9 wet
Jun
76° / 46°
5 wet
Jul
85° / 51°
2 wet
Aug
84° / 49°
2 wet
Sep
78° / 44°
3 wet
Oct
64° / 38°
6 wet
Nov
50° / 31°
11 wet
Dec
43° / 27°
13 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Shasta, CA, 10.7 mi away at 3,613 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of nine routes catalogued at Pin Cushion Wall, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range between 5.8 and 5.11.
Photo of the crag

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