Undertow Wall
Undertow Wall in Idaho has 5 sport climbing routes across 4 grades.
- 5 routes
- 5.10a – 5.12c
- Sport
Is Undertow Wall open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. It doesn't name Undertow Wall, so check the source for the area it covers.
Updated 250 Road Closure
Agency closure covering Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest · USFS · Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
Grangeville Salmon Road Closure Extension
Agency alert covering Salmon River Ranger District · Order 01-17-01-26-004 · USFS · Salmon River Ranger District
Laird Park Water Unavailable For 2026 Season
Agency alert covering Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest · USFS · Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Undertow Wall
Best months: June–August. 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° / 7°
Feb
41° / 7°
Mar
46° / 17°
Apr
50° / 20°
May
59° / 27°
Jun
68° / 34°
Jul
79° / 37°
Aug
79° / 35°
Sep
69° / 30°
Oct
56° / 23°
Nov
41° / 16°
Dec
34° / 9°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Warren, ID, 38.6 mi away at 5,907 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Undertow Wall is a climbing area in Idaho's Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, within the Salmon River Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the surrounding land. The wall sits close to two other climbing areas, the Funky Buddha Area and The Projects, both about 0.1 mile away. The climbing here is all sport, and five routes are listed, with grades ranging from 5.10a to 5.12c. Rug Doctor is the easiest at 5.10a, and Undertow is the hardest at 5.12c. Forcemeat and Kleenex are both 5.12b, and Salmonella Inn is 5.10b. The area's style and grade range make it a destination for climbers targeting a range of sport routes rather than a single climb. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Warren, ID, run to highs around 79°F in July and August, with lows in the upper 30s. Winters are cold, with January highs near 35°F and lows around 7°F. The Amphitheater climbing area lies about a mile away. For a hike, BLUE MOUNTAIN is 1.6 miles off and the North Boise Trail is 2.3 miles away. Shorts Bar campground is about 7.7 miles from the wall.
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