The Erratic
The Erratic is a climbing crag in Wyoming with 26 routes.
- 26 routes
- 5.10b – 5.14d
- Sport · Bouldering
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Best time to visit The Erratic
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.
Jan
30° / 1°
Feb
31° / 7°
Mar
38° / 13°
Apr
46° / 21°
May
57° / 29°
Jun
69° / 37°
Jul
78° / 43°
Aug
76° / 42°
Sep
67° / 33°
Oct
52° / 23°
Nov
37° / 12°
Dec
29° / 5°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Atlantic City, WY, 6.2 mi away at 7,821 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.
The Erratic is a climbing area in Wyoming's Shoshone National Forest, within the Washakie Ranger District. The land is managed by the Forest Service. The area has 26 routes, mostly sport climbs with a single boulder problem. The YDS grades run from 5.10b to 5.14d, with a median of 5.11d, and the boulder is rated V7-. Several routes stand out. Big Medicine (5.10b) and Swallow the Gravy (5.10d) are among the easier options, while Medicine Man (5.11c) and Queen of hearts (5.12a) climb into the 12s. Moonshine, at 5.14d, is the hardest listed. The Erratic sits just 0.2 miles from the Wapiti Wall and the Lower Remuda, and 0.3 miles from the Center Shade Trail. Aspen Glade, a campground 0.7 miles away, offers a place to stay.
Routes (26)
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