Gunnison
Gunnison, Colorado climbing area with 10 routes across 8 grades.
- 10 routes
- 5.6 – 5.10
- Trad · Sport · Alpine
Best time to visit Gunnison
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.
Jan
26° / -6°
7 wet
Feb
30° / 1°
6 wet
Mar
44° / 14°
5 wet
Apr
56° / 23°
5 wet
May
66° / 30°
6 wet
Jun
76° / 36°
6 wet
Jul
80° / 44°
10 wet
Aug
77° / 43°
11 wet
Sep
70° / 34°
9 wet
Oct
60° / 22°
6 wet
Nov
44° / 11°
5 wet
Dec
28° / -3°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gunnison 3sw, CO, 7.1 mi away at 7,622 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Gunnison is a climbing area in Colorado, about 5 miles from the town of Almont. It sits among a cluster of other outdoor spots, so it works well as a base for a day or a longer stay in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 80°F with lows near 44°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s and lows drop well below zero. Tall Texan RV Park is about 3 miles away, and the Cave Area and Lost Canyon climbing areas are each about 3.3 miles off. For a change of pace, the Van Tuyl Trail for mountain biking is about 4 miles away.
Routes (10)
Blue Mesa Inlet(3)
Broadhead, The(1)
Buildering(1)
East Wall(1)
Main Castle Formation(1)
Needle Rock(2)
Sac Snag Tower(1)
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