Colorado · Rock climbing · Gunnison

Bubba Gump Boulder

Bubba Gump Boulder in Colorado has 7 bouldering routes across 6 grades.

7 routes
V2+ – V5-6
Bouldering

Best time to visit Bubba Gump Boulder

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°

    7 wet

  2. Feb

    30° / 1°

    6 wet

  3. Mar

    44° / 14°

    5 wet

  4. Apr

    56° / 23°

    5 wet

  5. May

    66° / 30°

    6 wet

  6. Jun

    76° / 36°

    6 wet

  7. Jul

    80° / 44°

    10 wet

  8. Aug

    77° / 43°

    11 wet

  9. Sep

    70° / 34°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    60° / 22°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    44° / 11°

    5 wet

  12. Dec

    28° / -3°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gunnison 3sw, CO, 3.5 mi away at 7,622 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.

Bubba Gump Boulder is a climbing area on Bureau of Land Management land in the Gunnison Field Office in Colorado. The nearest town is Gunnison, and the surrounding area is a mix of climbing, mountain biking and cross-country skiing. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Gunnison show July highs around 80°F with lows near 44°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s and 30s. Several other climbing areas sit within a mile, including Super Slabs and Groove Rock aka Leap of Faith Area. The Qualifier mountain biking trail is about 0.2 miles away, and Gunnison KOA offers camping about 3.4 miles off.

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