Idaho · Rock climbing · Arco

Sea of Joy

Sea of Joy is a climbing crag in Idaho with 7 routes.

7 routes
5.9 – 5.10b
Sport

Is Sea of Joy open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Salmon-Challis National Forest.

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

Best time to visit Sea of Joy

Best months: May–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.

  1. Jan

    27° / 13°

    11 wet

  2. Feb

    30° / 15°

    9 wet

  3. Mar

    40° / 23°

    11 wet

  4. Apr

    51° / 31°

    10 wet

  5. May

    62° / 40°

    11 wet

  6. Jun

    72° / 46°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    83° / 56°

    3 wet

  8. Aug

    82° / 54°

    4 wet

  9. Sep

    71° / 45°

    5 wet

  10. Oct

    56° / 34°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    39° / 22°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    27° / 13°

    11 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Arco 17 Sw, ID, 29.9 mi away at 5,920 ft. The station sits about 1,100 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.

Sea of Joy is a sport climbing area in Idaho's Salmon-Challis National Forest, within the Lost River Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land, and the area sits among several other climbing spots, including Dark Side of the Moon, American Beauty and Rolling Stone, all about 0.1 mile away. The climbing here is all sport, with seven routes ranging from 5.9 to 5.10-. The median grade is 5.10b, and the hardest is 5.10-. Sledge Hammer and Space Cowboy are both 5.9, and Cross Faded and Under My Thumb are 5.10a and 5.10b. Magic Carpet Ride and the route named Sea of Joy are both 5.10-. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Arco show July highs around 83°F with lows near 56°F and only about three wet days. That station sits roughly 1,000 feet lower than the area, so temperatures at Sea of Joy run cooler. Winter is cold, with January highs around 27°F. Climber's Path is a hike about 0.8 mile away, and Jumpoff Peak is about 5 miles off. Hurst Canyon and Jumpoff Canyon are both within about 7 miles.

Routes (7)