Idaho · Rock climbing · Arco

Hydroponics

Mid-range climb among 25 routes at The Head Wall.

5.11a
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Is Hydroponics open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Salmon-Challis National Forest.

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

Best time to visit Hydroponics

Best months: May–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

    31° / 7°

    4 wet · 4 snow

  2. Feb

    34° / 11°

    4 wet · 3 snow

  3. Mar

    44° / 21°

    5 wet · 2 snow

  4. Apr

    53° / 28°

    7 wet · 1 snow

  5. May

    63° / 35°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    72° / 41°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    82° / 47°

    6 wet

  8. Aug

    80° / 45°

    5 wet

  9. Sep

    72° / 37°

    5 wet

  10. Oct

    57° / 28°

    5 wet · 1 snow

  11. Nov

    41° / 18°

    5 wet · 2 snow

  12. Dec

    30° / 9°

    5 wet · 4 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chilly Barton Flat, ID, 41 mi away at 6,260 ft. The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of 25 routes catalogued at The Head Wall, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range, which spans from 5.10c to 5.13a.