Rock Springs
Rock Springs in Wyoming has 7 climbing routes across 6 difficulty grades.
- 7 routes
- 5.5 – 5.10a
- Bouldering · Trad · Alpine
Best time to visit Rock Springs
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
29° / 14°
5 wet · 7 snow
Feb
33° / 16°
5 wet · 6 snow
Mar
44° / 24°
7 wet · 6 snow
Apr
53° / 30°
8 wet · 6 snow
May
63° / 38°
9 wet · 2 snow
Jun
75° / 47°
6 wet
Jul
84° / 55°
5 wet
Aug
81° / 53°
6 wet
Sep
71° / 44°
6 wet · 1 snow
Oct
56° / 33°
6 wet · 3 snow
Nov
41° / 22°
5 wet · 6 snow
Dec
29° / 13°
5 wet · 6 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rock Springs Ap, WY, 22.7 mi away at 6,741 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Rock Springs is a climbing area in Wyoming, about 11 miles from the town of South Superior. It offers a mix of bouldering and traditional routes, with a few alpine-style options, and the climbing is spread across seven routes. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically June through September. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Rock Springs show July highs around 84°F and lows near 55°F, while winter brings highs in the upper 20s and regular snow days from December through February. The routes here range from about 5.5 to 5.10a on the YDS scale, with bouldering grades from V3 to V6-7. Among the named routes are "Dodging Lighting Bolts and Toasters" and "Standard" at 5.5, and "Southeast Chimney" at 5.10a. Natural Corrals Superior, another climbing area, lies about 7 miles away.
Routes (7)
Big Papi Boulder(2)
Boars Tusk(2)
Camel Rock(1)
Lil' Momma Boulder(1)
Steamboat Mountain(1)
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