Oregon · Rock climbing · Dufur

Crop Circles

5.12c
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Crop Circles open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Barlow Ranger District. It doesn't name Crop Circles, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Barlow Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

This route represents the upper limit of the 47 climbs catalogued at Area 51, which span from 5.8 to 5.12c. First ascent by Adam McKinley and Matt Spohn.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Nearby · Mt. Hood National Forest · Wankers Columns · The Amphitheater
  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Crop Circles

    Best months: June–September. 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

      37° / 26°

      20 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 26°

      17 wet

    3. Mar

      41° / 28°

      20 wet

    4. Apr

      45° / 31°

      18 wet

    5. May

      54° / 36°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      59° / 41°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      69° / 48°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      70° / 48°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      64° / 45°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      53° / 37°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 30°

      18 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 26°

      21 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Government Camp, OR, 15.2 mi away at 3,980 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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