Colorado · Rock climbing · Pagosa Springs

Blanco Basin Crags

Blanco Basin Crags in Colorado has 8 climbing routes with 6 difficulty grades.

8 routes
5.6 – 5.12a
Mixed · Trad · Sport

Is Blanco Basin Crags open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Blanco Basin Crags, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · San Juan National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Blanco Basin Crags

Best months: May–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.

  1. Jan

    37° / 7°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    41° / 11°

    8 wet

  3. Mar

    48° / 18°

    7 wet

  4. Apr

    56° / 24°

    7 wet

  5. May

    65° / 32°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    77° / 38°

    6 wet

  7. Jul

    80° / 46°

    11 wet

  8. Aug

    78° / 46°

    13 wet

  9. Sep

    72° / 38°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    61° / 27°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    48° / 17°

    6 wet

  12. Dec

    38° / 8°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chama, NM, 25.7 mi away at 7,850 ft. The station sits about 700 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.

Blanco Basin Crags is a climbing area in Colorado with 8 routes spanning 6 distinct difficulty grades. The crag offers mixed, sport, and trad climbing options.

Routes (8)

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