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Dumont vicinity

Dumont vicinity in Colorado has 8 sport climbing routes across 8 difficulty grades.

8 routes
5.8 – 5.12a/b
Sport

Best time to visit Dumont vicinity

Best months: May–June and 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.

  1. Jan

    36° / 16°

    9 wet

  2. Feb

    38° / 15°

    9 wet

  3. Mar

    44° / 21°

    10 wet

  4. Apr

    50° / 26°

    11 wet

  5. May

    60° / 35°

    11 wet

  6. Jun

    72° / 42°

    10 wet

  7. Jul

    77° / 49°

    13 wet

  8. Aug

    75° / 47°

    13 wet

  9. Sep

    68° / 39°

    10 wet

  10. Oct

    57° / 30°

    8 wet

  11. Nov

    44° / 22°

    7 wet

  12. Dec

    36° / 15°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Georgetown, CO, 7.2 mi away at 8,520 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

The Dumont vicinity climbing area sits on Sheep Keep Open Space, county land in Colorado. It is a cluster of climbing spots rather than a single route, and the surrounding area offers plenty to pair with a day on the rock. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Georgetown weather station, at a similar elevation, run to highs around 77°F in July with lows near 49°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-30s. Mill Creek Dome and Mill Creek Crag are both climbing areas within about 2 miles. Sunny Skies Trail and Yankee Hill Trail are hiking options close by.

Routes (8)

? Fall River Rd/I-70 slab aka Stanley Slab or Stanley Road or Frontage River Road(2)

Saint Mary's Glacier(1)

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