Wyoming · Rock climbing · Shell

Central Gorge

Wyoming gorge climbing with varied routes and scenic canyon setting.

Central GorgePhoto: rharrison, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)

Is Central Gorge open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Medicine Wheel Ranger District.

  • Forest Special Order 02-02-03-25-05 Shell Falls Interpretive Site Closure

    Agency alert covering Medicine Wheel Ranger District · Order 02-02-03-25-05 · USFS · Medicine Wheel Ranger District

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

Best time to visit Central Gorge

Best months: May–June and 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

    33° / 6°

    5 wet

  2. Feb

    37° / 11°

    4 wet

  3. Mar

    50° / 22°

    4 wet

  4. Apr

    59° / 29°

    6 wet

  5. May

    69° / 39°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    79° / 47°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    89° / 54°

    4 wet

  8. Aug

    87° / 51°

    4 wet

  9. Sep

    76° / 42°

    5 wet

  10. Oct

    60° / 30°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    45° / 18°

    4 wet

  12. Dec

    34° / 8°

    4 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Shell, WY, 7.4 mi away at 4,242 ft. The station sits about 1,500 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.

Central Gorge offers Wyoming climbers access to solid rock in a scenic gorge setting. The area provides a mix of climbing experiences suitable for various skill levels, with the natural amphitheater-like formation creating an engaging backdrop for a day on the rock.

Routes

No routes catalogued here yet

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