Nevada · Rock climbing · Goldfield

The Molar

The Molar in Nevada has 8 sport climbing routes spanning 7 difficulty grades.

8 routes
5.6 – 5.12
Sport

Best time to visit The Molar

Best months: April–June and September–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° / 23°

  2. Feb

    44° / 25°

  3. Mar

    52° / 30°

  4. Apr

    59° / 35°

  5. May

    69° / 44°

  6. Jun

    81° / 54°

  7. Jul

    88° / 61°

  8. Aug

    86° / 60°

  9. Sep

    79° / 51°

  10. Oct

    64° / 40°

  11. Nov

    50° / 30°

  12. Dec

    41° / 21°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tonopah, NV, 13.9 mi away at 6,010 ft. The station sits about 1,200 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 Molar is a sport climbing area on Bureau of Land Management land within the Tonopah Field Office in Nevada, about 13 miles from the town of Tonopah. The area is managed by the BLM, and the closest climbing area is Raven Haven, half a mile away. The climbing here is all sport, with eight routes spread across a range from 5.6 to 5.12. The easiest is Little Feet at 5.6, and the hardest is Waiting For Rick at 5.12. The median grade is 5.9, so the area suits climbers looking for a mix of moderate and more challenging sport routes. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the Tonopah weather station, about 14 miles away, show May highs near 69°F and October highs near 64°F, while July averages around 88°F and January highs sit near 41°F. That station sits roughly 1,160 feet lower than the Molar, so temperatures at the crag run cooler. Other climbing areas within a few miles include Tear Drop Dome at 2.5 miles, Lower Formation at 2.7 miles and Stiff and Splits Dome at 2.9 miles.

Routes (8)