The Aqueduct
The Aqueduct in Colorado has 5 sport climbing routes on 4 difficulty grades.
- 5 routes
- 5.10b – 5.11b
- Sport
Best time to visit The Aqueduct
Best months: May–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
39° / 17°
5 wet
Feb
40° / 17°
5 wet
Mar
47° / 22°
6 wet
Apr
52° / 27°
8 wet
May
61° / 35°
10 wet
Jun
73° / 44°
9 wet
Jul
79° / 50°
10 wet
Aug
77° / 48°
11 wet
Sep
70° / 41°
8 wet
Oct
57° / 31°
6 wet
Nov
47° / 24°
5 wet
Dec
40° / 17°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gross Rsvr, CO, 14.5 mi away at 7,970 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
The Aqueduct is a climbing area in Colorado, about 2 miles from the town of Cottonwood. It sits among a cluster of climbing and mountain biking spots, so it works well as a stop for climbers who also want to ride. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 79°F with lows near 50°F, while winter highs stay in the low 40s. Waves Wall and Broverhang are climbing areas within half a mile. Floyds Loop and Winze, both mountain biking routes, are about 0.2 miles away. For an overnight stay, Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout is about 5.5 miles off.
Routes (5)
Committee Wall(4)
Wabble of Wowdy Webels Wall(1)
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