Bird Rock Bouldering
Bird Rock Bouldering is a 6-route bouldering area in Colorado.
- 6 routes
- V4 – V12
- Bouldering
Is Bird Rock Bouldering open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 8 alerts for Pike and San Isabel National Forests.
FSR 286, Radical Hill, is closed due to washouts and unsafe conditions
Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Interlaken Hotel Tree Hazards
Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Sharpe Fire Update
Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Turquoise Lake Road (County Road 4) Closure
Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Downed and weakened trees on South Platte Ranger District
Agency alert covering South Platte Ranger District · USFS · South Platte Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Bird Rock Bouldering
Best months: June–July 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
39° / 5°
4 wet
Feb
41° / 7°
5 wet
Mar
49° / 15°
6 wet
Apr
55° / 21°
6 wet
May
64° / 29°
8 wet
Jun
75° / 37°
9 wet
Jul
79° / 42°
12 wet
Aug
76° / 41°
13 wet
Sep
71° / 33°
8 wet
Oct
60° / 23°
5 wet
Nov
47° / 14°
4 wet
Dec
39° / 5°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Florissant Fossil Bed, CO, 17.6 mi away at 8,402 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Bird Rock Bouldering is a bouldering area in the South Platte Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. It sits about 0.1 mile from the South Side and North Side climbing areas, which makes it easy to pair with those for a longer session. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Florissant Fossil Bed weather station show July highs around 79°F with lows near 42°F, while winter highs stay in the upper 30s. Other options close by include the Stone Cabin hike about 4 miles away and the South Platte River fishing spot at roughly 4.3 miles. For an overnight stay, YMCA Camo Shady Brook campground is about 5 miles off, and Lone Rock Campground is about 6 miles away.
Routes (6)
Milligan's Traverse Boulder(1)
Silver Spoon Boulder(2)
Wang Tongue Boulder(2)
Watchtower(1)
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