Oregon · Rock climbing · Union

Chimney Face

5.11b
grade
Mixed
style
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

One of 25 routes catalogued at Upper or Main Wall, this climb takes both bolts and placed gear on the same line. First ascent by Steve Brown March 1989.

  • Nearby · Burnt River Canyon · Mother's Day Wall · Concert Hall
  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Chimney Face

    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

      39° / 25°

      12 wet · 5 snow

    2. Feb

      44° / 27°

      10 wet · 3 snow

    3. Mar

      53° / 31°

      12 wet · 2 snow

    4. Apr

      59° / 34°

      12 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      68° / 41°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      74° / 47°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 51°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 50°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 43°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 34°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 31°

      12 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      39° / 25°

      13 wet · 4 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Union, OR, 3.6 mi away at 2,777 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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