Colorado · Rock climbing · Golden

Daedalus

Lower-grade route in Labyrinth that combines bolted and traditional protection.

5.6
grade
Mixed
style

Best time to visit Daedalus

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.

  1. Jan

    45° / 23°

    4 wet

  2. Feb

    46° / 22°

    5 wet

  3. Mar

    54° / 29°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    60° / 35°

    8 wet

  5. May

    69° / 45°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    81° / 55°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    87° / 61°

    7 wet

  8. Aug

    84° / 59°

    8 wet

  9. Sep

    76° / 51°

    6 wet

  10. Oct

    64° / 39°

    5 wet

  11. Nov

    53° / 30°

    4 wet

  12. Dec

    45° / 23°

    4 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ralston Rsvr, CO, 5.3 mi away at 5,900 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of 72 routes catalogued in Clear Creek Canyon's Labyrinth sector, this climb sits near the lower end of the crag's 5.4–5.13d range. This line accepts both bolts and placed gear on the same ascent.

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