DU Campus Bouldering/Buildering
15 bouldering and trad routes in Colorado spanning 10 difficulty grades.
- 15 routes
- V0-1 – V5
- Bouldering · Trad
Best time to visit DU Campus Bouldering/Buildering
Best months: April–June and September–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
49° / 21°
4 wet
Feb
49° / 22°
4 wet
Mar
58° / 30°
6 wet
Apr
64° / 36°
8 wet
May
73° / 46°
10 wet
Jun
85° / 56°
8 wet
Jul
91° / 62°
8 wet
Aug
90° / 60°
8 wet
Sep
82° / 51°
7 wet
Oct
68° / 38°
6 wet
Nov
56° / 28°
4 wet
Dec
47° / 21°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Denver Water Dept, CO, 4.3 mi away at 5,228 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
DU Campus Bouldering/Buildering is a climbing area in Colorado, about half a mile from the town of University Park. It sits right on the edge of campus, making it an easy stop for climbers who are already in the area. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 73°F and October highs around 68°F, while July and August average about 90°F. Several other spots are close by. Smith Lake Loop and Ruby Hill Loop Trail are both within about 2 miles, and the High Line Canal Trail (Unpaved) is about 3 miles away. For more climbing, Westlands Park/God's Hands is roughly 5 miles off.
Routes (15)
Ana and John Sie International Relations Complex(1)
Campus Safety Center(1)
Denver Research Institute(1)
Mudd Science Building(2)
Nelson Hall(1)
Ritchie Center(1)
SIE Lower Tier Wall(2)
Sturm Hall(2)
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