Prairie Shrine Boulder
Prairie Shrine Boulder in Wyoming has 1 bouldering route rated 5.11a-5.11c.
- 1 route
- V2
- Bouldering
Best time to visit Prairie Shrine Boulder
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.
Jan
34° / 14°
Feb
36° / 15°
Mar
47° / 23°
Apr
56° / 29°
May
66° / 36°
Jun
77° / 42°
Jul
84° / 50°
Aug
81° / 45°
Sep
72° / 41°
Oct
58° / 31°
Nov
44° / 21°
Dec
34° / 12°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Saratoga, WY, 12.5 mi away at 6,790 ft. The station sits about 500 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.
Prairie Shrine Boulder is a bouldering area on Bureau of Land Management land within the Rawlins Field Office in Wyoming. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Lamina Boulder about half a mile away. The area has one bouldering route, Prairie Arete, a V2 boulder problem first climbed by Bagdonas. That makes it a compact stop for climbers looking to tackle a single boulder in the Rawlins Field Office. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Saratoga weather station, which sits about 500 feet lower, show July highs around 84°F with lows near 50°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-30s. Other options lie within a short drive. The Encampment River offers fishing about 5 miles away, and the Indian Bathtubs Trail and East Cottonwood Creek are both about 5 miles off. For an overnight stay, Encampment River Campground is roughly 7 miles away.
Routes (1)
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