Nevada · Rock climbing · Reno

Redrum boulder

Redrum boulder in Nevada has 5 bouldering routes ranging from 5.1 to 5.12.

5 routes
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Bouldering

Is Redrum boulder open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Carson Ranger District. It doesn't name Redrum boulder, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Carson Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Redrum boulder

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.

  1. Jan

    46° / 27°

    7 wet

  2. Feb

    50° / 29°

    6 wet

  3. Mar

    57° / 34°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    63° / 38°

    5 wet

  5. May

    72° / 46°

    5 wet

  6. Jun

    83° / 54°

    3 wet

  7. Jul

    93° / 61°

    2 wet

  8. Aug

    91° / 60°

    2 wet

  9. Sep

    82° / 53°

    2 wet

  10. Oct

    68° / 43°

    3 wet

  11. Nov

    54° / 33°

    5 wet

  12. Dec

    45° / 27°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Reno Wfo, NV, 2.2 mi away at 4,987 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Redrum boulder is a climbing area in the Carson Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of boulders and trails, with several other climbing spots and mountain biking routes within a short distance. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Reno show May highs around 72°F and October highs around 68°F, while July and August average in the low 90s. The closest neighbors are the Upper Evans Trail, Vista Trail and Evans Creek, all about 0.1 mile away, and the Basque Boulders, about 0.2 mile off.

Routes (5)

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