The Gantry
One of 15 routes at Swamp Cave, in the lower-middle of the grade range.
- 5.10c
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
Best time to visit The Gantry
Best months: October–April. 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
58° / 40°
4 wet
Feb
63° / 44°
4 wet
Mar
71° / 50°
3 wet
Apr
79° / 56°
2 wet
May
89° / 65°
1 wet
Jun
100° / 76°
1 wet
Jul
105° / 82°
2 wet
Aug
104° / 80°
2 wet
Sep
96° / 73°
2 wet
Oct
83° / 60°
2 wet
Nov
68° / 48°
2 wet
Dec
57° / 39°
3 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Valley Of Fire Sp, NV, 26.6 mi away at 2,000 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of 15 routes catalogued at Swamp Cave, this climb sits in the lower-middle range of the crag's 5.10b to 5.13d span.
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