Wyoming · Rock climbing · Bondurant

McFlatus Roof Area

McFlatus Roof Area is a Wyoming climbing crag with 11 sport routes.

11 routes
5.9 – 5.11c
Sport

Is McFlatus Roof Area open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Bridger-Teton National Forest.

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

Best time to visit McFlatus Roof Area

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

    24° / 2°

    12 wet

  2. Feb

    29° / 3°

    10 wet

  3. Mar

    39° / 13°

    11 wet

  4. Apr

    50° / 26°

    10 wet

  5. May

    62° / 33°

    11 wet

  6. Jun

    71° / 38°

    10 wet

  7. Jul

    80° / 41°

    8 wet

  8. Aug

    80° / 40°

    8 wet

  9. Sep

    71° / 33°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    56° / 25°

    8 wet

  11. Nov

    39° / 16°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    24° / 3°

    12 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bondurant, WY, 8.8 mi away at 6,693 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

McFlatus Roof Area is a climbing area in the Jackson Ranger District of Bridger-Teton National Forest in western Wyoming, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, which makes it easy to pair with a day on the rock. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Bondurant run to highs around 80°F in July and August, with lows in the low 40s. Winters are harsh, with January highs near 24°F and lows around 2°F. The closest climbing is Hoback Shield Right and Hoback Shield Left, both about 0.1 mile away, and the Far Right (Warmup Area) at a similar distance. For time off the rock, Cow Creek - Bull Creek is a hike half a mile away, and Kozy Campground offers camping about 1.7 miles off.

Routes (11)

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