Nevada · Rock climbing · Fallon

Western Nevada

Western Nevada, Nevada climbing area with 3 routes across 3 grades.

3 routes
5.8 – 5.10a
Trad · Sport

Best time to visit Western Nevada

Best months: April–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° / 20°

    5 wet

  2. Feb

    52° / 23°

    4 wet

  3. Mar

    61° / 28°

    4 wet

  4. Apr

    66° / 34°

    3 wet

  5. May

    75° / 42°

    4 wet

  6. Jun

    85° / 49°

    3 wet

  7. Jul

    94° / 55°

    2 wet

  8. Aug

    92° / 52°

    1 wet

  9. Sep

    83° / 44°

    2 wet

  10. Oct

    70° / 34°

    3 wet

  11. Nov

    56° / 25°

    3 wet

  12. Dec

    45° / 19°

    4 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fallon Exp Stn, NV, 14.8 mi away at 3,965 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Western Nevada is a climbing area in Nevada, managed by the Bureau of Reclamation and located about 9 miles from the town of Parran. It is a small, compact area with only three routes, so it works well as a short stop rather than a full-day destination. The climbing here is a mix of trad and sport styles, with grades ranging from 5.8 to 5.10a. Two of the routes are traditional: Un-named Great Northern Nevada Crack at 5.8 and South Spring Arete at 5.9. Lava Lightning is the sport route at 5.10a. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Fallon show May highs around 75°F and October highs around 70°F, while July and August average in the low 90s. The California Emigrant Trail (Truckee River Route) is about 1.6 miles away, and the Carson River, a canoeing spot, is about 6.2 miles away.

Routes (3)