Cranner Rock
Cranner Rock in Wyoming offers 2 climbing routes with sport and trad options.
- 2 routes
- 5.8+ – 5.9
- Sport · Trad
Best time to visit Cranner Rock
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
31° / 9°
3 wet
Feb
34° / 11°
3 wet
Mar
45° / 20°
5 wet
Apr
54° / 26°
7 wet
May
64° / 35°
8 wet
Jun
76° / 43°
6 wet
Jul
85° / 50°
4 wet
Aug
83° / 48°
4 wet
Sep
73° / 39°
5 wet
Oct
58° / 29°
5 wet
Nov
42° / 18°
3 wet
Dec
31° / 10°
3 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Jeffrey City, WY, 9 mi away at 6,319 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Cranner Rock is a climbing area on Bureau of Land Management land in the Lander Field Office of Wyoming, about 9 miles from the town of Jeffrey City. The area is small, with two routes listed: A Hoot!, a sport climb at 5.8+, and Owl Corner, a trad climb at 5.9. Both are rated in the 5.8 to 5.9 range. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Jeffrey City show July highs around 85°F with lows near 50°F, while winter highs stay around 31°F. Other climbing areas close by include Rancher Rock, about 5 miles away, and Lankin Dome, about 6 miles away. The Oregon Trail hike is about 4 miles off.
Routes (2)
Cranner Rock South Aspect(2)
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