Idaho · Rock climbing · Lowman

Crooked Rock

Crooked Rock in Idaho has 7 climbing routes with 4 difficulty grades.

7 routes
5.8 – 5.10a/b
Alpine

Is Crooked Rock open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Boise National Forest. It doesn't name Crooked Rock, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Boise National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Crooked Rock

Best months: May–June and September. 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

    34° / 16°

  2. Feb

    40° / 17°

  3. Mar

    49° / 25°

  4. Apr

    56° / 30°

  5. May

    68° / 35°

  6. Jun

    77° / 41°

  7. Jul

    87° / 45°

  8. Aug

    86° / 42°

  9. Sep

    76° / 37°

  10. Oct

    61° / 28°

  11. Nov

    43° / 22°

  12. Dec

    33° / 16°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lowman, ID, 9.2 mi away at 3,920 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Crooked Rock is a climbing area in Idaho's Boise National Forest, within the Idaho City Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land, and the area sits among a cluster of hiking routes and campgrounds, making it a natural base for a day or longer in the district. The climbing here is alpine, with seven routes spread across the area. Grades run from 5.8 to 5.10a/b, and the most common are 5.8 and 5.10a. Among the named routes are Dog who stole things at 5.8, Runaway Jim at 5.10a and Axilla at 5.10a/b. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical averages from the nearby Lowman weather station, which sits about 1,600 feet lower, show July highs around 87°F with lows near 45°F. Winter is cold, with January highs around 34°F and lows near 16°F. Several hikes start close by, including Beaver Creek at half a mile and Crooked River at 0.6 miles. Edna Creek Campground is about 1.6 miles away, and Willow Creek Campground is about 3.3 miles away.

Routes (7)

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