The Bishop
Bishop, The in Colorado has 7 trad climbing routes.
- 7 routes
- 5.8 – 5.12b
- Trad
Best time to visit The Bishop
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
38° / 9°
4 wet
Feb
40° / 10°
5 wet
Mar
48° / 18°
6 wet
Apr
54° / 23°
7 wet
May
63° / 31°
8 wet
Jun
75° / 38°
8 wet
Jul
79° / 44°
12 wet
Aug
77° / 43°
13 wet
Sep
71° / 35°
7 wet
Oct
59° / 24°
5 wet
Nov
45° / 16°
4 wet
Dec
37° / 9°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bailey, CO, 11.1 mi away at 7,752 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
The Bishop climbing area is a cluster of bouldering and climbing spots in Colorado, about a mile from the town of Ferndale. It sits close to two other named climbing areas, Aircraft Carrier Boulder and Dome, both about 0.2 miles away, which makes it easy to pair with those for a full day of rock. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Bailey weather station, at a similar elevation, show July highs around 79°F with lows near 44°F, while winter highs stay in the upper 30s. The Sunshine Trail and Cynical Trail are both within a mile, and West Resort Creek offers canoeing about 3 miles away. For an overnight stay, Buffalo Campground is roughly 6 miles off.
Routes (7)
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