Colorado · Rock climbing · Mesa

Beyond Civilization Wall

Beyond Civilization Wall in Colorado has 9 climbing routes with mixed, sport, and trad styles.

9 routes
5.8 – 5.11-
Trad · Mixed · Sport

Is Beyond Civilization Wall open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. It doesn't name Beyond Civilization Wall, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Beyond Civilization Wall

Best months: June–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.

  1. Jan

    26° / 6°

  2. Feb

    27° / 4°

  3. Mar

    34° / 12°

  4. Apr

    40° / 17°

  5. May

    49° / 27°

  6. Jun

    62° / 37°

  7. Jul

    68° / 42°

  8. Aug

    64° / 40°

  9. Sep

    57° / 34°

  10. Oct

    45° / 24°

  11. Nov

    34° / 14°

  12. Dec

    26° / 5°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bonham Rsvr, CO, 17.9 mi away at 9,852 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Beyond Civilization Wall is a climbing area in the Grand Valley Ranger District of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. It sits in a cluster of climbing walls and trails in the district. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station run around 68°F for highs and 42°F for lows, while winter highs stay in the mid-20s. Land's End Wall is just 0.2 miles away, and Whitewater Basin is a 0.9-mile hike. For an overnight stay, Moose Manor Cabin is about 6.6 miles off and Jumbo Campground is about 6.9 miles away.

Routes (9)

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