The Black Wall
Black Wall, The is a bouldering area in Colorado with 12 routes.
Photo: KimonBerlin, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)- 12 routes
- V0 – V10-
- Bouldering
Best time to visit The Black Wall
Best months: April–June and August–October. 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
45° / 18°
4 wet
Feb
47° / 21°
5 wet
Mar
56° / 29°
6 wet
Apr
63° / 35°
9 wet
May
71° / 44°
12 wet
Jun
82° / 53°
10 wet
Jul
87° / 59°
9 wet
Aug
85° / 57°
9 wet
Sep
77° / 48°
7 wet
Oct
64° / 36°
6 wet
Nov
53° / 26°
5 wet
Dec
44° / 18°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ft Collins, CO, 4.6 mi away at 5,004 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
The Black Wall is a climbing area on county land within the Horsetooth Reservoir area of northern Colorado, about 4.6 miles from the Ft Collins weather station. Its location among a cluster of climbing spots and trails makes it an easy addition to a day spent exploring the reservoir's surrounding crags and paths. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the Ft Collins weather station run to highs around 71°F in May and 77°F in September, while July highs average about 87°F. The closest neighbor is Eltuck Bay, a climbing area about 0.1 mile away. Land of the Overhangs and Tropics, both about half a mile off, round out the climbing options. For a walk, the West Valley Trail is about 0.4 mile away.
Routes (12)
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