Purgatory
Desert Nevada crag with varied climbing and mixed rock conditions.
Best time to visit Purgatory
Best months: March–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.
Jan
44° / 24°
7 wet · 2 snow
Feb
50° / 28°
6 wet · 1 snow
Mar
59° / 33°
6 wet · 1 snow
Apr
66° / 37°
5 wet
May
75° / 46°
5 wet
Jun
85° / 54°
3 wet
Jul
95° / 62°
2 wet
Aug
93° / 59°
2 wet
Sep
84° / 49°
2 wet
Oct
70° / 38°
4 wet
Nov
54° / 28°
5 wet · 1 snow
Dec
43° / 22°
6 wet · 2 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gerlach, NV, 21.6 mi away at 3,954 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Purgatory is a Nevada climbing area offering a mix of rock climbing experiences in a desert setting. The crag features the varied challenges typical of Nevada's geology, making it suitable for climbers looking to develop skills across different rock conditions and angles.
Routes
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