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The Grove

Grove, The is a sport climbing area in Colorado with 8 routes on 6 difficulty grades.

8 routes
5.11 – 5.13
Sport

Is Grove, The open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in White River National Forest. It doesn't name Grove, The, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

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

Best time to visit The Grove

Best months: June–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

    34° / 4°

  2. Feb

    36° / 6°

  3. Mar

    43° / 13°

  4. Apr

    51° / 21°

  5. May

    63° / 28°

  6. Jun

    75° / 34°

  7. Jul

    81° / 40°

  8. Aug

    80° / 39°

  9. Sep

    71° / 32°

  10. Oct

    61° / 23°

  11. Nov

    45° / 13°

  12. Dec

    34° / 5°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Meredith, CO, 5.4 mi away at 7,825 ft. The station sits about 1,400 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.

The Grove is a climbing area in the Sopris Ranger District of White River National Forest in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among several named climbing spots, including Strategery Wall and The Prow, both within a quarter mile. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the Meredith weather station, about 5 miles away, show July highs around 81°F with lows near 40°F, while winter highs stay in the low to mid 30s. The area is home to eight sport routes, with grades ranging from 5.11a to 5.13. Drift Away is the easiest at 5.11a, and Project 2 is the hardest at 5.13. Climbers can also reach The Prow and Strategery Wall, both close by.

Routes (8)

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