Owl Rock - West
Owl Rock - West in Idaho has 6 climbing routes with mixed, sport, and trad styles.
Photo: cifraser1, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)- 6 routes
- 5.7 – 5.10c
- Trad · Sport · Mixed
Is Owl Rock - West open right now?
No closures listed
The National Park Service lists no closures for City of Rocks National Reserve.
As of · Source: NPS · City of Rocks National Reserve. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Owl Rock - West
Best months: April–June and August–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
35° / 16°
8 wet
Feb
39° / 19°
7 wet
Mar
48° / 27°
6 wet
Apr
55° / 33°
7 wet
May
65° / 41°
9 wet
Jun
75° / 50°
6 wet
Jul
86° / 59°
5 wet
Aug
85° / 57°
6 wet
Sep
74° / 48°
5 wet
Oct
60° / 35°
5 wet
Nov
45° / 24°
6 wet
Dec
35° / 17°
8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rosette, UT, 24.6 mi away at 5,685 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Owl Rock - West is a climbing area in City of Rocks National Reserve in Idaho, managed by the National Park Service. It sits among a cluster of boulders and rock faces, with several other climbing areas and a short trail just steps away. The routes here run from about 5.7 to 5.10c, with trad and sport styles. Owl Roof is the hardest at 5.10c, and Fledgling is the easiest at 5.7. Snack Break Direct is a sport route, and Snack Break is a mixed climb. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Rosette, Utah, show highs around 65°F in May and 74°F in September, while July highs reach about 86°F. Lower Breadloaves - Provo Wall and Decadent Wall are both about 0.1 mile away, and Tea Kettle Trail is also close by. Independence Lakes Campground, about 9.6 miles off, is the nearest place to camp.
Routes (6)
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