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The Zephyrs

Zephyrs is a Nevada climbing crag with 9 routes on 6 difficulty grades.

9 routes
V3 – V8+
Bouldering

Is Zephyrs, The open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. It doesn't name Zephyrs, The, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit The Zephyrs

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° / 25°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    41° / 25°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    46° / 28°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    51° / 30°

    4 wet

  5. May

    59° / 37°

    4 wet

  6. Jun

    69° / 42°

    2 wet

  7. Jul

    77° / 50°

    1 wet

  8. Aug

    76° / 50°

    1 wet

  9. Sep

    71° / 45°

    2 wet

  10. Oct

    60° / 38°

    3 wet

  11. Nov

    48° / 30°

    5 wet

  12. Dec

    40° / 25°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Glenbrook, NV, 3.9 mi away at 6,350 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

The Zephyrs are a climbing area in Nevada within the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, managed by the Forest Service. The nearest town is Zephyr Cove, and the surrounding area is a mix of trails, bike paths and other climbing spots. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Glenbrook weather station show July highs around 77°F with lows near 50°F, and only about one wet day a month in July and August. Winters are cold, with January highs around 41°F and lows near 25°F. Zephyr Cove Stables Trails is about 0.6 miles away, and the Zephyr Bike Path is about 0.8 miles away. Armory Wall and Village Wall, both climbing areas, are about 2.6 miles off.

Routes (9)

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