Purple Galaxy
Purple Galaxy is a Wyoming climbing crag with 21 sport routes.
- 21 routes
- 5.10a – 5.13-
- Sport
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Best time to visit Purple Galaxy
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, 17.4 mi away at 7,821 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Purple Galaxy is a climbing area in the Washakie Ranger District of Wyoming's Shoshone National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. It sits close to the Recess Wall and The Wilds & Achin' For Booty climbing areas, each about 0.1 mile away, and Sinks Canyon Campground, about 0.3 mile off. That makes it an easy base for a day of climbing and an overnight stay. The area is a cluster of sport routes, with 21 in all. The grades run from 5.10a to 5.13-, with a median of 5.11+. Some named routes include Buzz Worm at 5.10a, Parts and Labor at 5.11b, and Cheesewheel at 5.13-. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Atlantic City, WY, show July highs around 78°F and lows near 43°F. Winter is far colder, with January highs around 30°F and lows near 1°F. Lower Brewer's Trail and the Popo Agie Nature Trail are both within about a mile. Sinks Canyon Campground and Hugh Otte offer places to camp nearby.
Routes (21)
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