California · Rock climbing · Lakeside

The Wing

5 sport routes at Wing, The in California.

5 routes
5.10c – 5.12a
Sport

Best time to visit The Wing

Best months: October–June. 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

    64° / 42°

    6 wet

  2. Feb

    64° / 42°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    67° / 44°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    71° / 47°

    4 wet

  5. May

    74° / 51°

    3 wet

  6. Jun

    81° / 54°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    87° / 60°

    1 wet

  8. Aug

    89° / 62°

    1 wet

  9. Sep

    86° / 60°

    1 wet

  10. Oct

    78° / 54°

    2 wet

  11. Nov

    71° / 48°

    4 wet

  12. Dec

    63° / 42°

    6 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Alpine, CA, 5.2 mi away at 1,695 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

The Wing is a sport climbing area in El Capitan Preserve, a county-managed preserve in California. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Bastion and Grey Pillar each about 0.1 mile away. The area has five sport routes, all rated between 5.10c and 5.12a. The easiest is Bat Wing at 5.10c, and the hardest is Extremist at 5.12a. Left Wing and Right Wing are both 5.12a. The routes were first climbed by climbers including Brian Spiewak, Chris Hubbard, Shannon Scott and Randy Leavitt. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to climb. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Alpine run from highs around 71°F in April to 78°F in October, while July and August average highs in the upper 80s. For a walk, Climber's Approach El Cajone Mountain is about 0.7 mile away, and El Monte Trail is about 1.6 miles off. Paddlers can reach the San Diego River, about 4.3 miles away.

Routes (5)