Grand County / Fraser Valley
Grand County / Fraser Valley in Colorado has 5 climbing routes across 5 grades, offering bouldering, sport, and trad.
- 5 routes
- 5.4 – 5.11c
- Trad · Sport · Bouldering
Best time to visit Grand County / Fraser Valley
Best months: June–August. 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
31° / -1°
11 wet
Feb
34° / 2°
10 wet
Mar
43° / 11°
9 wet
Apr
51° / 20°
8 wet
May
62° / 27°
7 wet
Jun
72° / 33°
6 wet
Jul
77° / 38°
9 wet
Aug
74° / 37°
10 wet
Sep
68° / 29°
8 wet
Oct
56° / 21°
7 wet
Nov
41° / 10°
8 wet
Dec
31° / -1°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fraser, CO, 8.5 mi away at 8,560 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Grand County / Fraser Valley is a climbing area in Colorado, about 3.5 miles from the town of Elkdale. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July highs reach about 77°F with lows near 38°F, based on averages from the nearby weather station at Fraser, while winter highs hover around 31°F with lows below zero. Other climbing is close by at Hurd Creek Crag, about 6 miles away, and First Wall, a little farther. The Fraser to Granby Trail starts about 1.5 miles off, and St. Louis Creek Campground is roughly 8 miles away for an overnight stay.
Routes (5)
Berthoud Pass Summit(1)
Cascade Creek Crag(1)
Mary Jane Road(1)
Willow Creek Pass Fins -- 99 Mile Rock(2)
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