Astronomy Wall
Astronomy Wall in Colorado has 5 climbing routes across 4 grades.
- 5 routes
- 5.9+ – 5.11a
- Sport · Trad
Best time to visit Astronomy Wall
Best months: 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
34° / 9°
7 wet
Feb
36° / 9°
7 wet
Mar
43° / 16°
8 wet
Apr
49° / 22°
9 wet
May
59° / 30°
10 wet
Jun
70° / 38°
9 wet
Jul
75° / 43°
14 wet
Aug
72° / 42°
15 wet
Sep
66° / 35°
9 wet
Oct
54° / 25°
6 wet
Nov
42° / 16°
6 wet
Dec
33° / 9°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Grant, CO, 15.7 mi away at 8,675 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Astronomy Wall is a climbing area in Staunton State Park in Colorado, managed by State Fish and Wildlife. It sits among a cluster of climbing and hiking spots, with King's Landing and Canyon Amphitheater both about 0.1 mile away and the Staunton Ranch Trailc about the same distance. The area has five routes, four of which are sport climbs and one a trad route. Grades run from 5.9+ up to 5.11a, with the hardest being W.I.M.P. at 5.11a. Dark Matter is the trad route at 5.9+, and Footprints On The Moon and Mr. Magnetar are sport routes at 5.10b and 5.10-. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Grant put July highs around 75°F with lows near 43°F, while winter highs stay in the low to mid 30s. Nearby, the Scout Line Trail is about 0.2 mile away, and Elk Creek offers canoeing about 2.7 miles off. For camping, Meridian Campground is about 7.6 miles away and Deer Creek Campground about 8.6 miles.
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