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Fossil Hill East

Fossil Hill East in Wyoming has 14 sport routes graded 5.10c to 5.12c.

14 routes
5.8 – 5.13c
Sport

Is Fossil Hill East open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Shoshone National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Shoshone National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Fossil Hill East

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

    30° / 1°

  2. Feb

    31° / 7°

  3. Mar

    38° / 13°

  4. Apr

    46° / 21°

  5. May

    57° / 29°

  6. Jun

    69° / 37°

  7. Jul

    78° / 43°

  8. Aug

    76° / 42°

  9. Sep

    67° / 33°

  10. Oct

    52° / 23°

  11. Nov

    37° / 12°

  12. Dec

    29° / 5°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Atlantic City, WY, 15.8 mi away at 7,821 ft. The station sits about 1,100 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.

Fossil Hill East is a sport climbing area in the Washakie Ranger District of Shoshone National Forest in Wyoming, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing areas, with Fossil Hill Central and Fossil Hill West each about 0.1 mile away. The routes here are all sport climbs, and they range from 5.8 to 5.13c on the YDS scale. The median grade is 5.11c, so the area suits climbers looking for a range of challenges from moderate to advanced. Some of the named routes include Boneyard at 5.8, Snowball for Mr. Bullito at 5.11c and a 5.13c route that was redacted from the list. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Atlantic City, WY, show July highs around 78°F with lows near 43°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s and 30s. Hugh Otte campground is about 1.3 miles away, and Sinks Canyon Campground is about 1.7 miles away. The Middle Fork hike starts about 1.2 miles off, and paddlers can reach the Middle Popo Agie River about 2.9 miles away.

Routes (14)