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Curt Gowdy State Park

Curt Gowdy State Park in Wyoming has 1 climbing route.

1 route
5.4
Trad

Best time to visit Curt Gowdy State Park

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.

  1. Jan

    39° / 17°

    4 wet

  2. Feb

    41° / 16°

    4 wet

  3. Mar

    48° / 22°

    5 wet

  4. Apr

    54° / 28°

    7 wet

  5. May

    63° / 37°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    75° / 45°

    9 wet

  7. Jul

    81° / 52°

    9 wet

  8. Aug

    80° / 51°

    8 wet

  9. Sep

    72° / 42°

    7 wet

  10. Oct

    59° / 31°

    5 wet

  11. Nov

    47° / 22°

    4 wet

  12. Dec

    39° / 16°

    4 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hecla 1e, WY, 6.2 mi away at 6,690 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Curt Gowdy State Park is a climbing area in Wyoming, about 5.6 miles from the town of Hecla. It serves as a base for bouldering and rock climbing in the surrounding area, with several climbing spots within a few miles. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Hecla show July highs around 81°F with lows near 52°F, while winter highs stay in the upper 30s. Aspen Grove Boulders sits just 0.9 miles away, and Campjack Rocks is about 3.8 miles off. For a hike, Brush Creek Nature Trail is 3.6 miles away, and mountain bikers can head to Kate's Trail, roughly 3.9 miles from the park.

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