Colorado · Rock climbing · Ophir Loop

Genesis

The easiest climb at Cracked Canyon among 42 routes catalogued there.

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Is Genesis open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. It doesn't name Genesis, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Genesis

No month here meets our mild-weather rule. 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

    34° / -6°

    9 wet

  2. Feb

    36° / -3°

    9 wet

  3. Mar

    43° / 6°

    10 wet

  4. Apr

    48° / 17°

    9 wet

  5. May

    58° / 25°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    70° / 31°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    75° / 38°

    13 wet

  8. Aug

    72° / 37°

    15 wet

  9. Sep

    66° / 30°

    12 wet

  10. Oct

    55° / 20°

    9 wet

  11. Nov

    43° / 7°

    8 wet

  12. Dec

    34° / -5°

    9 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Silverton, CO, 11.5 mi away at 9,285 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

This is the easiest route catalogued at Cracked Canyon, which spans from 5.4 to 5.13a across 42 climbs in the area.

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