Disappointment Valley Bouldering
Desert bouldering in Colorado's Disappointment Valley with varied problems and scenic views.
Best time to visit Disappointment Valley Bouldering
Best months: May–June and August–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
37° / 11°
5 wet
Feb
41° / 15°
4 wet
Mar
51° / 23°
5 wet
Apr
60° / 28°
5 wet
May
70° / 35°
5 wet
Jun
82° / 42°
3 wet
Jul
87° / 51°
5 wet
Aug
84° / 50°
6 wet
Sep
76° / 41°
5 wet
Oct
63° / 30°
4 wet
Nov
49° / 20°
4 wet
Dec
37° / 12°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Northdale, CO, 21.9 mi away at 6,681 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Disappointment Valley Bouldering offers Colorado boulderers a scenic desert setting with accessible problems across varied grades. The area's natural sandstone and rock formations provide engaging movement on featured stone, making it suitable for climbers looking to develop technique in a striking landscape.
Routes
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