Colorado · Rock climbing · Red Cliff

Camp Hale

Camp Hale in Colorado offers 12 climbing routes across 8 grades in sport and trad styles.

12 routes
5.1 – 5.11a
Sport · Trad

Is Camp Hale open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in White River National Forest. It doesn't name Camp Hale, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

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

Best time to visit Camp Hale

Best months: June–August. 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

    31° / 3°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    33° / 3°

    8 wet

  3. Mar

    39° / 9°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    44° / 18°

    8 wet

  5. May

    55° / 27°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    68° / 34°

    9 wet

  7. Jul

    73° / 39°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    70° / 38°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    62° / 31°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    51° / 23°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    39° / 14°

    7 wet

  12. Dec

    31° / 6°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sugarloaf Rsvr, CO, 13.5 mi away at 9,738 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Closures we've recorded since August 2026

  • Asbestos safety closure - Camp Hale

    White River National Forest · Order dated October 12, 2012; seen Aug 23, 2026, no lift recorded · Forest Service

  • No Travel Off Roads and Trails in Parts of Camp Hale

    White River National Forest · Order dated October 12, 2012; seen Aug 23, 2026, no lift recorded · Forest Service

Camp Hale is a climbing area in the Holy Cross Ranger District of White River National Forest in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. It sits within the district's boundaries and is about 1.4 miles from Camp Hale Memorial Campground. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 73°F with lows near 39°F, and September highs around 62°F. Winter is cold, with January highs near 31°F. Mule Train Wall and Warrior's Wall are both climbing areas about 0.9 miles away. The Jackal Hut via Ranch Creek hike starts about 1.1 miles off, and Camp Hale Memorial Campground is about 1.4 miles away.

Routes (12)

Practice Wall(1)

Ring Piton Route5.1

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