Colorado · Rock climbing · Durango

Genesis Wall (Canyon Entrance)

Genesis Wall (Canyon Entrance) in Colorado has 15 sport climbing routes.

15 routes
5.9 – 5.12b
Sport

Is Genesis Wall (Canyon Entrance) open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Genesis Wall (Canyon Entrance), so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · San Juan National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Genesis Wall (Canyon Entrance)

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, 13.1 mi away at 9,285 ft. The station sits about 500 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Genesis Wall (Canyon Entrance) is a climbing area in the Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest in Colorado. It sits within the Canyon Entrance, and two other climbing areas lie right beside it: Restaurant Row (West Side) and Garden of Eden Wall (Pool Area), each about 0.1 mile away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Silverton weather station, at a similar elevation, show July highs around 75°F with lows near 38°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-30s and lows drop to about -6°F in January. Engineer Mountain is a hike about 0.6 mile away, and the North Loop cross-country ski trail is about 1.1 mile off. For an overnight stay, Sig Creek Campground is about 4.4 miles away.

Routes (15)

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