Northeast Wall
Northeast Wall in Idaho has 10 sport climbing routes.
- 10 routes
- 5.10b – 5.13a
- Sport
Best time to visit Northeast Wall
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.
Jan
29° / 14°
10 wet
Feb
34° / 17°
8 wet
Mar
46° / 26°
8 wet
Apr
56° / 33°
9 wet
May
66° / 41°
11 wet
Jun
75° / 47°
8 wet
Jul
85° / 52°
6 wet
Aug
84° / 50°
6 wet
Sep
74° / 43°
6 wet
Oct
58° / 33°
7 wet
Nov
42° / 24°
7 wet
Dec
30° / 15°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rexburg Byu Idaho, ID, 13.2 mi away at 5,005 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Northeast Wall is a climbing area in Idaho's Snake River Area of Critical Environmental Concern, managed by the Bureau of Land Management. It sits within a cluster of climbing spots, with Heise Rock and South Wall each about 0.1 mile away. The area is a sport climbing destination. Ten routes are listed, all rated from 5.10b to 5.13 on the YDS scale. Among them are Todd's Mole Hill at 5.10b, The Bitter End at 5.12a, and The Good Reverend Christopher Martin at 5.13, the hardest of the bunch. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Rexburg run to highs around 85°F in July and August, with lows near 50°F. Winters are cold, with January highs around 29°F. The Snake River is about 0.8 mile away, and South Fork of the Snake River: Byington Boat Access is about a mile off. Kelly Island Campground and Table Rock are both within about 4 miles.
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