Montana · Rock climbing · McLeod

Natural Bridge and Falls

10 routes
5.7 – 5.12b
Sport · Top Rope
Apr–Oct
best months

Is Natural Bridge and Falls open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Yellowstone Ranger District. It doesn't name Natural Bridge and Falls, so check the source for the area it covers (13 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Yellowstone Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Natural Bridge and Falls is a climbing area in the Yellowstone Ranger District of Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among several other climbing spots and hiking routes, so it works well as a base for exploring the surrounding crags and trails. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Livingston, about 17 miles away, put July highs around 82°F with lows near 52°F, while June and September run a little cooler, with highs in the low 70s. The closest neighbors include the East Rim of Natural Bridge hike, about 0.2 miles away, and the Foyer, The and Shipwreck Rock climbing areas, each about 0.3 miles off. East Boulder campground lies about 3 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Natural Bridge and Falls

    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.

    1. Jan

      35° / 20°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 20°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 27°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      55° / 32°

      9 wet

    5. May

      64° / 40°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      72° / 46°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 52°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 50°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 44°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 35°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      44° / 26°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      34° / 20°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Livingston 12 S, MT, 17.3 mi away at 5,044 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (10)