The Roof Area
29 sport climbing routes at The Roof Area in Wyoming.
- 29 routes
- 5.6 – 5.13a
- Sport
Is The Roof Area open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists an alert for Shoshone National Forest.
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Agency alert covering Shoshone National Forest · USFS · Shoshone National Forest
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Best time to visit The Roof Area
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, 17.6 mi away at 7,821 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
The Roof Area is a climbing area in Wyoming's Shoshone National Forest, within the Washakie Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land here, and the spot sits right beside two other climbing areas: Spooky Tooth Area and Fairfield West, both about 0.1 mile away. The climbing here is all sport, and the grades run from about 5.6 to 5.13a. That makes it a destination for climbers looking for a range of sport routes, from relatively straightforward to something well into the 11s and 12s. Some of the named routes include Flight Club at 5.13a, The Brotherhood at 5.12a and Knock the Smerk Off at 5.10a. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Atlantic City weather station show July highs around 78°F with lows near 43°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s and 30s. The closest places to stay are Hugh Otte campground, about half a mile away, and Sinks Canyon Campground, about 0.8 mile away. Paddlers can reach the Middle Popo Agie River, about 2.2 miles off.
Routes (29)
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