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The Recess Wall

The Recess Wall in Wyoming has 8 sport climbing routes across 6 grades.

8 routes
5.7 – 5.11c
Sport

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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 The Recess Wall

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, 17.4 mi away at 7,821 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

The Recess Wall 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 spots, with Purple Galaxy and The Wilds & Achin' For Booty both about 0.1 mile away. The area has eight sport routes, with grades ranging from 5.7 to 5.11c. The easiest is Time Out at 5.7, and the hardest is Jungle Gym at 5.11c. The routes are all sport, and Dr. Jowls is listed as the first ascent for several of them, including Four Square and Hop Scotch. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Atlantic City, Wyoming, run to highs around 78°F in July with lows near 43°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s and 30s. Sinks Canyon Campground is about 0.3 mile away, and Lower Brewer's Trail is about 0.4 mile away. The Popo Agie Nature Trail is about 0.9 mile away, and the Middle Popo Agie River, a canoeing route, is about 2.8 miles away.

Routes (8)