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Flotsam

Among the hardest climbs at Wire Wall, which spans 5.10 to 5.13.

5.13
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Is Flotsam open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Amistad National Recreation Area. It doesn't name Flotsam, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

  • Only Left Side of Rough Canyon and DE Boat Ramps Are Open - Rest Are Closed

    Park closure covering Amistad National Recreation Area · NPS · Amistad National Recreation Area

  • Diablo East Marina Cove, Scuba Cove, and Walkway Access Are Closed

    Park closure covering Amistad National Recreation Area · NPS · Amistad National Recreation Area

  • Help Prevent Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Infestation

    Park alert covering Amistad National Recreation Area · NPS · Amistad National Recreation Area

As of · Source: NPS · Amistad National Recreation Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Flotsam

Best months: October–April. 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

    64° / 36°

    3 wet

  2. Feb

    70° / 41°

    3 wet

  3. Mar

    77° / 50°

    3 wet

  4. Apr

    85° / 58°

    3 wet

  5. May

    92° / 68°

    4 wet

  6. Jun

    97° / 74°

    3 wet

  7. Jul

    98° / 76°

    3 wet

  8. Aug

    99° / 76°

    3 wet

  9. Sep

    93° / 70°

    4 wet

  10. Oct

    84° / 59°

    4 wet

  11. Nov

    72° / 47°

    3 wet

  12. Dec

    65° / 37°

    2 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Langtry, TX, 7.2 mi away at 1,290 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

This is among the hardest routes catalogued at Wire Wall, where climbs range from 5.10 to 5.13.