Joy Crack
Mixed protection route among Southeast Face's mid-range offerings.
- 5.9
- grade
- Mixed
- style
Best time to visit Joy Crack
Best months: October–May. 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
60° / 34°
7 wet
Feb
64° / 38°
7 wet
Mar
71° / 46°
8 wet
Apr
78° / 53°
7 wet
May
84° / 63°
8 wet
Jun
90° / 69°
6 wet
Jul
93° / 71°
5 wet
Aug
94° / 70°
5 wet
Sep
88° / 64°
6 wet
Oct
79° / 54°
7 wet
Nov
68° / 44°
7 wet
Dec
61° / 36°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fredericksburg, TX, 19.6 mi away at 1,685 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of 15 routes catalogued at Southeast Face, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range. The line takes both bolts and placed gear on the same ascent.
Photo of the crag
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