Crystal Cow
Accessible Idaho crag with routes for varied skill levels.
Photo: cifraser1, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)Is Crystal Cow open right now?
No closures listed
The National Park Service lists no closures for City of Rocks National Reserve.
As of · Source: NPS · City of Rocks National Reserve. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Crystal Cow
Best months: April–June and August–October. 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
35° / 16°
8 wet
Feb
39° / 19°
7 wet
Mar
48° / 27°
6 wet
Apr
55° / 33°
7 wet
May
65° / 41°
9 wet
Jun
75° / 50°
6 wet
Jul
86° / 59°
5 wet
Aug
85° / 57°
6 wet
Sep
74° / 48°
5 wet
Oct
60° / 35°
5 wet
Nov
45° / 24°
6 wet
Dec
35° / 17°
8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rosette, UT, 22.9 mi away at 5,685 ft. The station sits about 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.
Crystal Cow is an Idaho climbing area offering accessible rock climbing in a scenic setting. The crag features a variety of routes suitable for climbers working across different skill levels, with the kind of welcoming character that makes it a solid destination for both developing climbers and those looking for solid practice.
Routes
No routes catalogued here yet
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