The Ameristar
Ameristar in Colorado has 8 bouldering routes across 7 difficulty grades.
- 8 routes
- V0-1 – V12
- Bouldering
Best time to visit The Ameristar
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
36° / 16°
9 wet
Feb
38° / 15°
9 wet
Mar
44° / 21°
10 wet
Apr
50° / 26°
11 wet
May
60° / 35°
11 wet
Jun
72° / 42°
10 wet
Jul
77° / 49°
13 wet
Aug
75° / 47°
13 wet
Sep
68° / 39°
10 wet
Oct
57° / 30°
8 wet
Nov
44° / 22°
7 wet
Dec
36° / 15°
8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Georgetown, CO, 12.6 mi away at 8,520 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
The Ameristar climbing area sits in Colorado, about 0.7 miles from the town of Black Hawk. It is a climbing destination close to town, with several other outdoor options within a short distance. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Georgetown weather station show July highs around 77°F with lows near 49°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-30s. The Summit Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Historic Gilpin Tramway is about 0.2 mile off. For camping, Cold Springs Campground and Columbine Campground are both within about 2.7 miles.
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