Laclede
Laclede in Idaho has 6 climbing routes across 6 difficulty grades, offering bouldering pads, sport, and trad.
- 6 routes
- 5.9 – 5.11
- Bouldering · Sport · Trad
Best time to visit Laclede
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.
Jan
32° / 22°
16 wet · 10 snow
Feb
37° / 22°
13 wet · 6 snow
Mar
46° / 26°
14 wet · 4 snow
Apr
57° / 31°
13 wet
May
68° / 39°
12 wet
Jun
74° / 44°
11 wet
Jul
83° / 48°
6 wet
Aug
83° / 46°
5 wet
Sep
72° / 39°
7 wet
Oct
54° / 32°
12 wet
Nov
38° / 27°
15 wet · 5 snow
Dec
31° / 22°
17 wet · 11 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Priest Rvr Exp Stn, ID, 13.2 mi away at 2,371 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Laclede is a climbing area in northern Idaho, about 1.6 miles from the town of Laclede. It sits among several other climbing spots within a short drive, including Upper Main, East Pull Out and The Rail Yard, all within half a mile. The area offers a mix of bouldering, sport and trad routes, with grades ranging from about 5.9 to 5.11 on the YDS scale and V3 to V6- on the V scale. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 83°F with only five or six wet days a month, while winter brings highs near freezing and regular snow days from December through February. The closest campground is Riley Creek, about 0.9 miles away. Priest River campground is roughly 4.9 miles off, and the Stewardship Trail and Bodie Mountain Trail are both within about 8 miles for a hike after a day on the rock.
Routes (6)
2nd Pullout Boulder(2)
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