Wine Wall
6 sport climbing routes at Wine Wall in New Mexico.
- 6 routes
- 5.10c – 5.12b/c
- Sport
Best time to visit Wine Wall
Best months: March–May 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.
Jan
52° / 23°
3 wet
Feb
59° / 28°
3 wet
Mar
67° / 34°
3 wet
Apr
75° / 41°
2 wet
May
83° / 49°
3 wet
Jun
91° / 57°
4 wet
Jul
91° / 63°
8 wet
Aug
89° / 61°
9 wet
Sep
84° / 53°
6 wet
Oct
73° / 41°
4 wet
Nov
61° / 31°
4 wet
Dec
50° / 24°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Socorro, NM, 7.3 mi away at 4,593 ft. The station sits about 800 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.
Wine Wall is a climbing area on Bureau of Land Management land in the Socorro Field Office of New Mexico, about 7 miles from the town of Socorro. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, with Ultimate Boulder, Filet de Papillon Wall (aka Dirt Wall) and The Gimmes all within about a tenth of a mile. The area is a sport climbing destination, with six routes ranging from 5.10c to 5.12b/c. The most common grade is 5.11a, and the hardest routes are Wine-A-Rita and Wine in the Box at 5.12b/c. The routes include Chocolate d'Vine and Black Beauty, and the first ascents of several of them are credited to climbers such as Vaino Kodas and doni. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Socorro show April highs around 75°F and October highs around 73°F, while July and August average highs near 91°F with more wet days. Water Canyon Campground is about 8 miles away for an overnight stay, and the North Box Trail and Silva Trail are within a mile for a walk.
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