Washington · Rock climbing · Leavenworth

Fourth of July Area

Fourth of July Area in Washington has 6 climbing routes across 5 grades.

6 routes
5.6 – 5.11-
Trad · Sport

Is Fourth of July Area open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for Wenatchee River Ranger District.

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

Best time to visit Fourth of July Area

Best months: April–June and September–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

    34° / 19°

    14 wet

  2. Feb

    42° / 21°

    10 wet

  3. Mar

    52° / 26°

    9 wet

  4. Apr

    61° / 32°

    7 wet

  5. May

    71° / 40°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    77° / 46°

    5 wet

  7. Jul

    87° / 51°

    3 wet

  8. Aug

    87° / 50°

    3 wet

  9. Sep

    78° / 42°

    4 wet

  10. Oct

    62° / 33°

    9 wet

  11. Nov

    44° / 26°

    13 wet

  12. Dec

    34° / 20°

    14 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Leavenworth 3 S, WA, 6 mi away at 1,128 ft. The station sits about 1,200 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.

Fourth of July Area is a climbing area in the Wenatchee River Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Washington, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, trails and campgrounds, with Bedrock just 0.2 miles away and Fuzz Wall about half a mile off. The area's climbing is a mix of trad and sport routes, with six routes listed in total. The grades run from 5.6 to 5.11-, and the hardest is Fiddler on the Roof at 5.11-. The sport route Bohemians at the Gym is the only one of its style. The Fourth Of July Creek Trail passes within a third of a mile, and Icicle Group Campground is about 0.6 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Leavenworth show July and August highs around 87°F with only about three wet days a month, while winter highs sit near 34°F. That station sits roughly 1,150 feet lower than the area, so temperatures here run cooler.

Routes (6)