Stratocaster Area
Stratocaster Area in Nevada has 22 climbing routes.
Photo: Corey Leopold, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)- 22 routes
- 5.10d – 5.13b
- Sport · Mixed
Best time to visit Stratocaster Area
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.
Jan
53° / 32°
4 wet
Feb
56° / 35°
5 wet
Mar
64° / 41°
4 wet
Apr
70° / 47°
2 wet
May
80° / 56°
1 wet
Jun
90° / 66°
1 wet
Jul
95° / 73°
2 wet
Aug
94° / 72°
2 wet
Sep
87° / 62°
2 wet
Oct
75° / 50°
2 wet
Nov
62° / 38°
2 wet
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, 6.3 mi away at 3,780 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.
The Stratocaster Area is a climbing area in Nevada on Bureau of Land Management land within the Red Rock/Sloan Field Office. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with B&W Wall, Calico Peaks and Wall of Confusion all about 0.1 mile away. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 70°F and October highs around 75°F, while July and August average in the mid-90s. The area has 22 routes, mostly sport climbs with a few mixed routes. Grades run from 5.10d to 5.13b, with Stratocaster at 5.11d and Beyond Reason at 5.13b. The Stratocaster Direct route, a 5.12b sport climb, was first ascended by Dan McQuade. Red Rock Canyon Campground is about 3.7 miles away for an overnight stay.
Routes (22)
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