Nevada · Rock climbing · Carson City

Knob Job

The hardest climb catalogued at South Face.

5.11a
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Is Knob Job open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. It doesn't name Knob Job, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Knob Job

Best months: May–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.

  1. Jan

    41° / 25°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    41° / 25°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    46° / 28°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    51° / 30°

    4 wet

  5. May

    59° / 37°

    4 wet

  6. Jun

    69° / 42°

    2 wet

  7. Jul

    77° / 50°

    1 wet

  8. Aug

    76° / 50°

    1 wet

  9. Sep

    71° / 45°

    2 wet

  10. Oct

    60° / 38°

    3 wet

  11. Nov

    48° / 30°

    5 wet

  12. Dec

    40° / 25°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Glenbrook, NV, 4.3 mi away at 6,350 ft. The station sits about 600 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.

This route represents the upper limit of difficulty among the six climbs catalogued at South Face, pushing into the grade's highest reaches.

Keep exploring — more climbs worth the drive

Local businesses nearby

Outfitters and businesses near Carson City. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

Alpenglow Expeditions

Rock Climbing business nearby (~17 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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