Colorado College
Colorado College in Colorado has 15 climbing routes across 13 grades.
- 15 routes
- V1 – V4
- Bouldering · Trad · Sport
Best time to visit Colorado College
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
46° / 20°
5 wet
Mar
55° / 27°
7 wet
Apr
61° / 34°
8 wet
May
71° / 44°
10 wet
Jun
82° / 53°
10 wet
Jul
86° / 58°
12 wet
Aug
84° / 57°
12 wet
Sep
77° / 49°
7 wet
Oct
65° / 37°
5 wet
Nov
53° / 26°
5 wet
Dec
45° / 19°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Colorado Springs Muni Ap, CO, 7.8 mi away at 6,181 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Colorado College is a climbing area in Colorado, about a mile from Colorado Springs. It sits within easy reach of the city, making it a convenient base for a day of climbing or a longer stay in the area. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 77°F, while July averages climb to about 86°F and January highs sit near 45°F. Several other outdoor spots are close by. The Pikes Peak Greenway mountain bike trail is about 0.2 miles away, and the Mesa Springs Trail hike is about 0.4 miles off. Bouldering is about 0.7 miles away, and Goldfield Campground is about 2.2 miles away for anyone planning an overnight stay.
Routes (15)
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