Rigor Mortis
Among the most difficult routes at The Tomb in Arkansas.
- 5.13-
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
Is Rigor Mortis open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. It doesn't name Rigor Mortis, so check the source for the area it covers (9 listed).
Ozark Highlands Trail Access During ARDOT Hwy 123 Big Piney Creek Bridge Reconstruction
Agency closure covering Ozark-St. Francis National Forest · USFS · Ozark-St. Francis National Forest
Wildfire Risk Increases in Arkansas and Oklahoma
Agency closure covering Ozark-St. Francis National Forest · USFS · Ozark-St. Francis National Forest
Spring Lake Recreation Area Closed For Rest of 2026 Season
Agency closure covering Ozark-St. Francis National Forest · USFS · Ozark-St. Francis National Forest
Lake Wedington Recreation Area Water Line Project
Agency closure covering Ozark-St. Francis National Forest · USFS · Ozark-St. Francis National Forest
Morgan Mtn Rd Partially Closed for Road Repair
Agency closure covering Ozark-St. Francis National Forest · USFS · Ozark-St. Francis National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Rigor Mortis
Best months: March–June 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
47° / 29°
8 wet
Feb
52° / 32°
7 wet
Mar
60° / 40°
10 wet
Apr
70° / 49°
9 wet
May
77° / 59°
11 wet
Jun
85° / 67°
9 wet
Jul
90° / 71°
8 wet
Aug
90° / 70°
7 wet
Sep
83° / 63°
7 wet
Oct
72° / 52°
8 wet
Nov
59° / 41°
8 wet
Dec
49° / 33°
8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Clarksville 6 Ne, AR, 16.6 mi away at 850 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of the hardest climbs catalogued at The Tomb, where routes span from 5.9- to 5.13b across 24 documented climbs.
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