Lava
- V3
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
- Apr–Oct
- best months
One of seven climbs catalogued at Roadside Boulder, this route sits in the middle of the crag's V1–V4 range. First ascent by Herm-Dawg.
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- Diamond & Roadside AreaRock climbing · Next door
- Bear Trap Road RoutesRock climbing · Next door
- Winter WallRock climbing · Next door
- Flying Buttress BouldersRock climbing · Next door
- Bear Trap BoulderRock climbing · ~3 min drive
- Neat Rock Main FormationRock climbing · ~5 min drive
- Wind BoulderRock climbing · ~5 min drive
- Neat Rock BoulderingRock climbing · ~5 min drive
- Pull Out AreaRock climbing · ~5 min drive
Best time to visit Lava
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
39° / 24°
5 wet · 4 snow
Feb
42° / 24°
6 wet · 3 snow
Mar
50° / 30°
7 wet · 3 snow
Apr
57° / 36°
10 wet · 1 snow
May
66° / 43°
12 wet
Jun
75° / 50°
11 wet
Jul
85° / 57°
8 wet
Aug
85° / 56°
7 wet
Sep
75° / 48°
6 wet
Oct
60° / 39°
7 wet · 1 snow
Nov
47° / 30°
6 wet · 2 snow
Dec
38° / 23°
6 wet · 4 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Norris Madison Pwr House, MT, 8 mi away at 4,745 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
