Nevada · Rock climbing · Reno

Thomas Creek

Thomas Creek in Nevada has 8 sport climbing routes across 6 difficulty grades.

8 routes
5.8 – 5.11a
Sport

Is Thomas Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Carson Ranger District. It doesn't name Thomas Creek, 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 Thomas Creek

Best months: May–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° / 24°

  2. Feb

    42° / 25°

  3. Mar

    45° / 27°

  4. Apr

    50° / 31°

  5. May

    59° / 37°

  6. Jun

    68° / 45°

  7. Jul

    76° / 50°

  8. Aug

    76° / 50°

  9. Sep

    71° / 45°

  10. Oct

    59° / 36°

  11. Nov

    50° / 30°

  12. Dec

    41° / 25°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Incline Village, NV, 10.8 mi away at 6,356 ft. The station sits about 500 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.

Thomas Creek is a climbing area in the Carson Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada, managed by the Forest Service. It sits within the Carson Ranger District, about 10 miles from Incline Village, which makes it an easy addition to a trip through that part of the forest. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Incline Village weather station show July and August highs around 76°F with lows near 50°F, while winter highs stay in the low 40s. Dry Pond is the closest neighbor, about 0.6 miles away, and the Upper Thomas Creek Trail lies roughly 1.9 miles off. Climbers can also head to Galena High Boulders, about 4.6 miles away, or Mt. Rose Campground, about 5.8 miles away, for an overnight stay.

Routes (8)

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