Oklahoma · Bouldering · Sand Springs
Lock and Load
- V2
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
- Feb–May, Sep–Nov
- best months
One of 42 climbs catalogued at Main Area, ranging from V0- to V11. First ascent by Grahm Hornsby, Dec. 26 2020.
Gamma WallRock climbing · ~1h 9m drivePhoto: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- 45 WallRock climbing · ~1h 10m drivePhoto: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Osage Hills State ParkRock climbing · ~1h 10m drivePhoto: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Gold Rush AreaRock climbing · Next door
- The Castle WallsRock climbing · ~2 min drive
- Baby BellRock climbing · ~2 min drive
- MidtenRock climbing · ~2 min drive
- Cosmic CorridorRock climbing · ~2 min drive
- PrattvilleRock climbing · ~6 min drive
- Tulsa AreaRock climbing · ~7 min drive
Best time to visit Lock and Load
Best months: February–May and September–November. 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
50° / 28°
6 wet
Feb
55° / 32°
6 wet
Mar
64° / 41°
9 wet
Apr
73° / 50°
10 wet
May
80° / 60°
12 wet
Jun
89° / 69°
10 wet
Jul
94° / 73°
8 wet
Aug
94° / 71°
8 wet
Sep
85° / 63°
8 wet
Oct
74° / 51°
9 wet
Nov
62° / 39°
7 wet
Dec
52° / 31°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tulsa R L Jones Jr Ap, OK, 12.8 mi away at 638 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
