Coal Creek Canyon
Coal Creek Canyon in Colorado has 3 traditional climbing routes across 3 difficulty grades.
- 3 routes
- 5.6 – 5.8
- Trad
Best time to visit Coal Creek Canyon
Best months: May–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
39° / 17°
5 wet
Feb
40° / 17°
5 wet
Mar
47° / 22°
6 wet
Apr
52° / 27°
8 wet
May
61° / 35°
10 wet
Jun
73° / 44°
9 wet
Jul
79° / 50°
10 wet
Aug
77° / 48°
11 wet
Sep
70° / 41°
8 wet
Oct
57° / 31°
6 wet
Nov
47° / 24°
5 wet
Dec
40° / 17°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gross Rsvr, CO, 1.1 mi away at 7,970 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Coal Creek Canyon is a climbing area in Colorado, about half a mile from the town of Copperdale. It sits close to several other climbing spots and trails, making it an easy addition to a day spent exploring the surrounding area. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Gross Reservoir show July highs around 79°F with lows near 50°F, while winter highs stay in the low 40s. The closest climbing area is Freight Train Boulder, about 0.8 miles away. Fisherman's Access Trail and Dale's Trail are both about 1.3 miles off. For an overnight stay, Winiger Ridge campground is roughly 2.3 miles away.
Routes (3)
6th Flatiron (Blue Mountain Dr.)(1)
Echo Rock (AKA The Scoop)(1)
Sisters Rock(1)
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