Frankensteens
- 5.11a
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
- May–Oct
- best months
Is Frankensteens open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Ochoco National Forest. It doesn't name Frankensteens, so check the source for the area it covers.
Rowe Creek Complex Emergency Closure Order
Agency closure covering Ochoco National Forest · Order 06-07-26-04 · USFS · Ochoco National Forest
Blue-Green Algae Information
Agency alert covering Ochoco National Forest · USFS · Ochoco National Forest
Prescribed Fire information
Agency alert covering Ochoco National Forest · USFS · Ochoco National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Ochoco National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
One of eight climbs catalogued at Steins Overlook, this route sits in the middle of the crag's range from 5.10b to 5.12a. Prep: Dave McRae, solo FFA: Dave McRae & Liz Elhoffer 6/24/2018
Local outfitters
- Smith Rock Climbing Guides28 mi away
- The Jug29 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- Nearby · Steins Pillar · Mud Pile · (vv)Staender Ridge
Best time to go · May–Oct
Best time to visit Frankensteens
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.
Jan
42° / 23°
10 wet · 2 snow
Feb
45° / 23°
9 wet · 2 snow
Mar
51° / 25°
10 wet · 1 snow
Apr
57° / 27°
10 wet
May
66° / 33°
10 wet
Jun
73° / 37°
7 wet
Jul
84° / 41°
4 wet
Aug
83° / 41°
3 wet
Sep
75° / 36°
4 wet
Oct
62° / 30°
8 wet
Nov
48° / 26°
11 wet · 1 snow
Dec
41° / 22°
11 wet · 3 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Grizzly, OR, 17.4 mi away at 3,635 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Photo of the crag
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