Colorado · Rock climbing · Monte Vista

Frobidden Land

Frobidden Land in Colorado has 7 sport climbing routes.

7 routes
5.10a – 5.11d
Sport

Best time to visit Frobidden Land

Best months: May–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

    35° / 7°

    4 wet

  2. Feb

    40° / 13°

    4 wet

  3. Mar

    51° / 21°

    5 wet

  4. Apr

    59° / 27°

    5 wet

  5. May

    68° / 36°

    6 wet

  6. Jun

    78° / 44°

    6 wet

  7. Jul

    80° / 50°

    11 wet

  8. Aug

    78° / 48°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    73° / 40°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    63° / 30°

    5 wet

  11. Nov

    49° / 18°

    4 wet

  12. Dec

    36° / 9°

    4 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Del Norte 3ene, CO, 8.1 mi away at 7,845 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Frobidden Land is a climbing area in Colorado, about 6 miles from the town of Torres. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots and trails, so it works well as a base for a day of bouldering or a longer outing in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Del Norte show July highs around 80°F with lows near 50°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-30s. The closest neighbors are the Bonafacio Cutoff Trail, about 0.2 miles away, and the Main Wall and Promised Land climbing areas, each about 0.3 miles off. For an overnight stay, Rock Creek Campground is roughly 7 miles away.

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