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Red Lodge

May–Sep
best months

Is Red Lodge open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Beartooth Ranger District. It doesn't name Red Lodge, so check the source for the area it covers (14 listed).

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

Red Lodge is a Montana climbing destination offering rock climbing in a scenic mountain setting. The area provides climbing opportunities across various grades and styles, making it accessible to climbers of different experience levels. The setting combines natural beauty with solid climbing terrain.

  • Nearby · Beartooth Mountains · Upper Bridge Bands · Central
  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Red Lodge

    Best months: May–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

      37° / 14°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 14°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 22°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      53° / 28°

      9 wet

    5. May

      62° / 37°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      72° / 44°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 50°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 49°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 42°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      56° / 31°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      43° / 21°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      36° / 14°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Red Lodge, MT, 6.9 mi away at 5,646 ft. The station sits about 1,000 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.

Routes

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