Our top picks for a November bouldering trip are Bishop, Joe's Valley and Hueco Tanks. November is the best month of the year at Bishop and Joe's Valley, and a good month at Hueco Tanks. Each pick is based on decades of weather data run through our rock-drying model — tap a card for the full month-by-month breakdown.
Top bouldering picks for November
Bishop
Buttermilks granite and Happy/Sad volcanic tuff. October to April is reliable for a full day out; summer afternoons collapse in desert heat.
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Joe's Valley
Soft Blackhawk and Star Point sandstone in Utah's high desert. November is the peak, held in check by winter snow on one side and summer heat on the other.
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Hueco Tanks
The desert winter classic. November through March is the reliable window — also when guided tours and North Mountain reservations are busiest.
See the month-by-month weather data →How the November picks compare
| Destination | Country | Rock | November | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop | California, USA | Granite & volcanic tuff | ★ Best | Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec |
| Joe's Valley | Utah, USA | Sandstone | ★ Best | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov |
| Hueco Tanks | Texas, USA | Syenite porphyry | Good | Nov–Mar |
Season = the months each destination's own weather-data article rates good or best.
Questions
Where is the best place to go bouldering in November?
Our top picks are Bishop, Joe's Valley and Hueco Tanks. November is the best month of the year at Bishop and Joe's Valley, and a good month at Hueco Tanks.
Which bouldering destinations are at their best in November?
November is the best month of the year at Bishop and Joe's Valley, according to the weather data in their destination guides. Our other pick is at its best at other times of year: Hueco Tanks in January.
Where should I go bouldering in December?
In December, our top picks are Bishop, Hueco Tanks and Albarracín. See where to go bouldering in December.