Nevada · Rock climbing · Las Vegas · Near Sandy Valley

Calico I

Calico IPhoto: Tom Hilton, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
Feb–May, Oct–Nov
best months

Calico I offers Nevada climbing on colorful, banded rock formations that give the area its distinctive character. The crag provides a variety of climbing experiences across multiple pitches, making it appealing to climbers seeking both solid rock and scenic desert aesthetics.

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    Red Rock Canyon Campground

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  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit Calico I

    Best months: February–May and October–November. 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

      53° / 32°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      56° / 35°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      64° / 41°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      70° / 47°

      2 wet

    5. May

      80° / 56°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      90° / 66°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      95° / 73°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      94° / 72°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      87° / 62°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      75° / 50°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      62° / 38°

      2 wet

    12. Dec

      52° / 31°

      3 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Red Rock Canyon - Spg Mt Rch S, NV, 5.6 mi away at 3,780 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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