Oregon · Rock climbing · Government Camp · Near Mount Hood Villages

Kosmos

5.10b
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Jun–Sep
best months

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for Mt. Hood National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Mt. Hood National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of six routes catalogued at Kiwanis Camp Crag, this climb sits near the top of the grade range established at the crag, which spans from 5.6 to 5.10c/d.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Burnt Lake campsite #3

    Campground

    Campground · 2.5 mi from the trail
  • If it rains

    Underwater Viewing Chamber

    Attraction

    In town

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  • Nearby · Mt. Hood National Forest · Beacon Rock Bouldering · North Forest Boulders
  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Kosmos

    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, 3.5 mi away at 3,980 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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