The Elwhall
Elwhall, The is a Washington climbing area with 29 sport routes.
- 29 routes
- 5.7 – 5.12c
- Sport
Best time to visit The Elwhall
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.
Jan
45° / 33°
17 wet
Feb
47° / 33°
14 wet
Mar
50° / 35°
15 wet
Apr
54° / 39°
12 wet
May
60° / 43°
10 wet
Jun
63° / 47°
7 wet
Jul
68° / 51°
5 wet
Aug
70° / 51°
6 wet
Sep
66° / 47°
9 wet
Oct
57° / 42°
14 wet
Nov
49° / 36°
17 wet
Dec
45° / 33°
17 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Port Angeles Intl Ap, WA, 3.2 mi away at 288 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
The Elwhall is a climbing area in Washington, about 3 miles from the town of Elwha. It sits close to the Elwha River and Waka Beach, both of which are climbing areas just 0.1 mile away, so the Elwhall pairs easily with time on the river or at the beach. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Port Angeles show July and August highs around 68 to 70°F with only five to six wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on 17 days a month. The Outer Loop hike starts about 0.8 mile away, and the Elwha River Restoration Public Trail is about 1.5 miles off. For paddling, Salt Creek is about 6 miles away.
Routes (29)
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