Idaho · Rock climbing · Bonners Ferry

Lion's Creek

Lion's Creek in Idaho has 5 climbing routes with 5 difficulty grades.

5 routes
5.8 – 5.10+
Alpine

Best time to visit Lion's Creek

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

    32° / 22°

    16 wet · 10 snow

  2. Feb

    37° / 22°

    13 wet · 6 snow

  3. Mar

    46° / 26°

    14 wet · 4 snow

  4. Apr

    57° / 31°

    13 wet

  5. May

    68° / 39°

    12 wet

  6. Jun

    74° / 44°

    11 wet

  7. Jul

    83° / 48°

    6 wet

  8. Aug

    83° / 46°

    5 wet

  9. Sep

    72° / 39°

    7 wet

  10. Oct

    54° / 32°

    12 wet

  11. Nov

    38° / 27°

    15 wet · 5 snow

  12. 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, 28.5 mi away at 2,371 ft. The station sits about 1,400 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Lion's Creek is an alpine climbing area in Idaho, managed by the State Department of Land. It sits among a cluster of trails and other climbing spots, with Myrtle 2, also known as "Turtle Arches," about 5 miles away and Harrison Peak about 6 miles off. The area's five routes are all alpine in style, and they range from 5.8 to 5.10+ on the YDS scale. The Gateway is the easiest at 5.8, and The Hansen Project is the hardest at 5.10+. The Lion King and White Slabbath fall in the 5.9 range. 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. The Wigwams Trail is about 2.6 miles away, and the Standard Lakes Trail is about 4.5 miles off. For camping, Fs Trail 286 (Myrtle Peak/Lake Access) is about 4 miles away, and Fs Trail 268 (Two Mouth Lakes Access) is about 4.6 miles away.

Routes (5)