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South Paw

Mid-range climb among 21 routes at Purple Galaxy in Wyoming.

5.10c
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Is South Paw open right now?

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 South Paw

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.

One of 21 routes catalogued at Purple Galaxy, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range, which spans from 5.10a to 5.13-.