Idaho · Rock climbing · McCall

The Pins

The Pins is a climbing area in Idaho with 2 routes.

2 routes
5.7+ – 5.8
Sport

Is Pins, The open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Boise National Forest. It doesn't name Pins, The, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Boise National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit The Pins

Best months: June–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

    35° / 8°

  2. Feb

    36° / 12°

  3. Mar

    42° / 16°

  4. Apr

    49° / 22°

  5. May

    61° / 30°

  6. Jun

    70° / 35°

  7. Jul

    82° / 40°

  8. Aug

    81° / 38°

  9. Sep

    73° / 32°

  10. Oct

    57° / 26°

  11. Nov

    40° / 16°

  12. Dec

    31° / 9°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Deadwood Lodge, ID, 22.9 mi away at 5,948 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

The Pins are a climbing area in the Cascade Ranger District of Idaho's Boise National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing and paddling spots in the McCall area, about 2.6 miles from the Pins And Needles (McCall Area) climbing area and 1.2 miles from the Terrapin climbing area. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Deadwood Lodge show July highs around 82°F with lows near 40°F, while winter highs stay in the low to mid 30s. Paddlers can head to the North Fork Gold Fork River, about 2.1 miles away, or Sloans Creek, about 3.3 miles away. Kennally Creek Campground, about 4.3 miles off, offers a place to stay.

Routes (2)