Wyoming · Bouldering · Alta

Classic Overhang

Mid-range problem among seven routes at Red Cross Rock.

V4
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Is Classic Overhang open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Teton National Park. It doesn't name Classic Overhang, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Death Canyon Trailhead Construction Closure

    Park closure covering Grand Teton National Park · NPS · Grand Teton National Park

  • Construction in the South End of the Park

    Park alert covering Grand Teton National Park · NPS · Grand Teton National Park

  • Construction on HWY 26/89/191

    Park alert covering Grand Teton National Park · NPS · Grand Teton National Park

As of · Source: NPS · Grand Teton National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Classic Overhang

Best months: June–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

    24° / 1°

    14 wet · 14 snow

  2. Feb

    30° / 4°

    12 wet · 11 snow

  3. Mar

    39° / 12°

    12 wet · 9 snow

  4. Apr

    46° / 21°

    12 wet · 6 snow

  5. May

    56° / 31°

    12 wet · 2 snow

  6. Jun

    67° / 37°

    10 wet

  7. Jul

    77° / 42°

    8 wet

  8. Aug

    76° / 40°

    8 wet

  9. Sep

    66° / 34°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    51° / 25°

    9 wet · 3 snow

  11. Nov

    35° / 14°

    12 wet · 9 snow

  12. Dec

    24° / 4°

    15 wet · 14 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Moran 5wnw, WY, 9.6 mi away at 6,805 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of seven boulder problems catalogued at Red Cross Rock, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range, which spans from V2 to V9.

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