Montana · Rock climbing · McLeod

Sun-baked Lizard

5.11d
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Apr–Oct
best months

Is Sun-baked Lizard open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Yellowstone Ranger District. It doesn't name Sun-baked Lizard, 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.

One of ten climbs catalogued at Natural Bridge and Falls, this route sits in the middle range of the crag's 5.7 to 5.12b span. First ascent by Pat Dyess.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Nearby · Beartooth Mountains · Antiquities Wall · Porcelain Wall
  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Sun-baked Lizard

    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, 17.6 mi away at 5,044 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.