Idaho · Rock climbing · Ririe

In the trees

10 climbing routes in Idaho ranging from 9 difficulty grades.

10 routes
5.10d – 5.13a
Sport · Bouldering

Best time to visit In the trees

Best months: April–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.

  1. Jan

    31° / 15°

  2. Feb

    35° / 18°

  3. Mar

    48° / 28°

  4. Apr

    57° / 33°

  5. May

    67° / 41°

  6. Jun

    75° / 48°

  7. Jul

    84° / 55°

  8. Aug

    84° / 54°

  9. Sep

    75° / 46°

  10. Oct

    60° / 35°

  11. Nov

    43° / 25°

  12. Dec

    30° / 16°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rigby, ID, 15.1 mi away at 4,856 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

"In the Trees" is a climbing area on Bureau of Land Management land within the Upper Snake Field Office in Idaho, about a tenth of a mile from Main Wall and half a mile from Pointless Crag. The area is part of a cluster of climbing and hiking spots around the South Fork of the Snake River, with Kelly Island Campground and the Byington Boat Access on the water about 2.5 miles away. The climbing here is largely sport, with one boulder route. Of the 10 routes listed, nine are sport, and their grades range from about 5.10d up to 5.13a. The names on the list include Chef's Meatballs, Mr Hankey and Government Shutdown, the hardest route at 5.13a. The boulder route is V3. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Rigby run to highs around 84°F in July and August, with lows in the mid-50s. Winter is cold, with January highs near 31°F and lows around 15°F. The closest neighbors are Main Wall and Pointless Crag, both climbing areas, with Kelly Island Campground and the South Fork of the Snake River: Byington Boat Access a short drive away.

Routes (10)