Nevada · Rock climbing · Reno

West Side

West Side in Nevada has 1 bouldering route.

1 route
V4
Bouldering

Is West Side open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Best months: April–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

    42° / 24°

  2. Feb

    45° / 26°

  3. Mar

    51° / 30°

  4. Apr

    56° / 33°

  5. May

    65° / 40°

  6. Jun

    75° / 47°

  7. Jul

    85° / 53°

  8. Aug

    84° / 52°

  9. Sep

    77° / 47°

  10. Oct

    64° / 38°

  11. Nov

    52° / 30°

  12. Dec

    42° / 23°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Verdi 2w, CA, 4.8 mi away at 5,429 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

West Side is a bouldering area in the Carson Ranger District of Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, about 0.8 miles from the Mogul Cliffs and 1.2 miles from The Ice Cubes. It sits among a cluster of climbing areas, with Church Ridge and the Hawk Meadow Trail also within about a mile and a half. The climbing here is bouldering only, and the one route listed is Shootin' Blanks, a V4 boulder problem. That makes it a compact stop for climbers looking to add a boulder session to a day spent exploring the surrounding crags. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 85°F with lows near 53°F, while winter highs sit in the low 40s and lows drop into the 20s. For more time on the rock, The Ice Cubes and Church Ridge are close by. The Hawk Meadow Trail offers a hike, and Alum Creek, about 4.5 miles away, is an option for paddling.

Routes (1)

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