Fairfield West
Fairfield West is a Wyoming climbing area with 4 sport routes rated on a 3-grade scale.
- 4 routes
- 5.6 – 5.11a
- Sport
Is Fairfield West open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists an alert for Shoshone National Forest.
Morrison Jeep Trail
Agency alert covering Shoshone National Forest · USFS · Shoshone National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Shoshone National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Fairfield West
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, 17.6 mi away at 7,821 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Fairfield West is a climbing area in Wyoming's Shoshone National Forest, within the Washakie Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land. The area is small, with The Bubble and The Roof Area both about 0.1 mile away. Four sport climbing routes sit here, ranging from 5.6 up to 5.11a. They are Hot Pastrami, Belly Full of Meat, Fist Full of Meat and Prickled Pickle. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station run around 78°F for highs and 43°F for lows, while winter highs stay near freezing. For an overnight stay, Hugh Otte is about half a mile away, and Sinks Canyon Campground is about 0.8 mile off. Hikers can head to Lower Brewer's Trail or the Middle Fork, both within a mile.
Routes (4)
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