Colorado · Rock climbing · Durango

Edge of the World Area

Edge of the World Area in Colorado has 8 climbing routes across 6 grades.

8 routes
5.6 – 5.11a
Trad · Sport

Is Edge of the World Area open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Edge of the World Area, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · San Juan National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Edge of the World Area

Best months: May–July and September–October. 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

    38° / 7°

    7 wet · 6 snow

  2. Feb

    41° / 11°

    7 wet · 6 snow

  3. Mar

    49° / 20°

    7 wet · 5 snow

  4. Apr

    57° / 27°

    6 wet · 2 snow

  5. May

    66° / 35°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    77° / 42°

    6 wet

  7. Jul

    81° / 49°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    79° / 48°

    15 wet

  9. Sep

    73° / 40°

    11 wet

  10. Oct

    61° / 30°

    7 wet · 1 snow

  11. Nov

    48° / 20°

    6 wet · 4 snow

  12. Dec

    38° / 12°

    7 wet · 7 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Vallecito Dam, CO, 14.5 mi away at 7,644 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Edge of the World Area is a climbing area in the Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among several other climbing spots, with Jake's Gully and Kipper Cove both about 0.1 mile away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Vallecito Dam weather station show July highs around 81°F with lows near 49°F, while winter brings highs in the upper 30s and regular snow days from December through February. Stevens Creek and Jones Creek Trail are both about 2 miles away, and Lower Hermosa Campground is about 2.1 miles off. For paddling, Junction Creek is roughly 6.9 miles away.

Routes (8)