Washington · Bouldering · Darrington

Hot Fun Rising

Entry-level problem at White Chuck River Boulders among a ten-problem collection.

V2
grade
Bouldering Pads
style

Is Hot Fun Rising open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Darrington Ranger District. It doesn't name Hot Fun Rising, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

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

Best time to visit Hot Fun Rising

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

    40° / 30°

  2. Feb

    45° / 31°

  3. Mar

    51° / 34°

  4. Apr

    59° / 38°

  5. May

    67° / 44°

  6. Jun

    71° / 49°

  7. Jul

    78° / 53°

  8. Aug

    79° / 54°

  9. Sep

    72° / 47°

  10. Oct

    58° / 40°

  11. Nov

    46° / 35°

  12. Dec

    39° / 30°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Darrington Rs, WA, 11.8 mi away at 550 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.

Closures we've recorded since August 2026

  • Campfire Ban in Effect Forest-wide

    Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · Order dated July 21, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Sep 15, 2026 · Forest Service

One of ten boulder problems catalogued at White Chuck River Boulders, this climb sits at the lower end of the grade range that spans V2 to V8 at the crag.