Bear Lake and Bear's Den
Alpine Colorado climbing near Bear Lake with solid rock and scenic mountain setting.
Photo: Elmschrat, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)Is Bear Lake and Bear's Den open right now?
No closures listed
The National Park Service lists no closures for Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Best time to visit Bear Lake and Bear's Den
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
30° / 4°
14 wet · 14 snow
Feb
34° / 6°
13 wet · 12 snow
Mar
42° / 14°
12 wet · 9 snow
Apr
49° / 20°
11 wet · 6 snow
May
59° / 28°
12 wet · 2 snow
Jun
71° / 34°
11 wet
Jul
76° / 40°
14 wet
Aug
73° / 38°
15 wet
Sep
68° / 32°
12 wet · 1 snow
Oct
55° / 23°
10 wet · 4 snow
Nov
40° / 13°
11 wet · 9 snow
Dec
30° / 5°
14 wet · 13 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Grand Lake 1 Nw, CO, 10.1 mi away at 8,720 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Bear Lake and Bear's Den offer Colorado climbing in a scenic alpine setting, featuring solid rock with a mix of single-pitch and multi-pitch routes. The area attracts climbers seeking mountain climbing experiences with good exposure and varied terrain, suitable for intermediate to advanced climbers looking to combine technical climbing with mountain aesthetics.
Routes
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