Simulator Seam
Entry-level climb in the Simulator Slab sector of The Boulder Gardens.
- V0
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
Best time to visit Simulator Seam
Best months: March–May and September–November. 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
52° / 23°
3 wet · 1 snow
Feb
56° / 25°
3 wet · 1 snow
Mar
65° / 33°
3 wet
Apr
73° / 42°
4 wet
May
82° / 53°
6 wet
Jun
90° / 62°
7 wet
Jul
93° / 67°
6 wet
Aug
91° / 65°
6 wet
Sep
84° / 57°
4 wet
Oct
74° / 44°
4 wet
Nov
62° / 32°
3 wet
Dec
52° / 24°
3 wet · 1 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Canyon, TX, 15.8 mi away at 3,590 ft. The station sits about 700 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Located in the Simulator Slab sector of The Boulder Gardens, this route represents the entry point among the 48 climbs catalogued at the crag, which span from this grade through V8+.
Photo of the crag

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