Wall of Denial
13 sport climbing routes in Wyoming spanning 7 difficulty grades.
- 13 routes
- 5.10a – 5.12c
- Sport
Is Wall of Denial open right now?
No closures listed
The Forest Service lists no closures for Bighorn National Forest.
As of · Source: USFS · Bighorn National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Wall of Denial
Best months: May–June and 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
37° / 15°
6 wet · 6 snow
Feb
39° / 17°
6 wet · 5 snow
Mar
51° / 27°
6 wet · 4 snow
Apr
59° / 34°
8 wet · 2 snow
May
69° / 42°
9 wet · 1 snow
Jun
80° / 51°
8 wet
Jul
88° / 57°
6 wet
Aug
86° / 56°
5 wet
Sep
76° / 46°
6 wet
Oct
61° / 35°
7 wet · 2 snow
Nov
46° / 24°
6 wet · 4 snow
Dec
36° / 15°
6 wet · 6 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tensleep 4ne, WY, 5.2 mi away at 4,748 ft. The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Wall of Denial is a climbing area in the Powder River Ranger District of Bighorn National Forest in Wyoming, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Raven Wall and Ice Plant, The both about 0.1 mile away. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Tensleep run highs around 80°F in June and 88°F in July. That station sits well below the area, so temperatures here tend to run cooler. Winter is cold, with January highs near 37°F and snow on about six days of the month. For an overnight base, Leigh Creek Campground is about 1.8 miles away. Tensleep Creek offers paddling about 3 miles off, and Salt Lick Trail is a hike roughly 3.6 miles away.
Routes (13)
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