Inner Canyon area
Colorado canyon climbing with varied routes and natural rock formations.
- 13 routes
- V0 – V7
- Bouldering
Best time to visit Inner Canyon area
Best months: May–October. 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
43° / 18°
5 wet
Feb
44° / 18°
5 wet
Mar
52° / 25°
7 wet
Apr
58° / 30°
8 wet
May
67° / 40°
10 wet
Jun
80° / 49°
10 wet
Jul
85° / 55°
12 wet
Aug
82° / 54°
12 wet
Sep
76° / 46°
8 wet
Oct
63° / 35°
6 wet
Nov
52° / 25°
5 wet
Dec
43° / 17°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Elizabeth 2nw, CO, 6.4 mi away at 6,611 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
The Inner Canyon area is a climbing area in Colorado, about 2.5 miles from the community of Village Pines. It sits among a cluster of bouldering and climbing spots, with several named areas and trails within a mile. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 67°F and September highs around 76°F, while July climbs to about 85°F and winter highs hover near 43°F. The Gathering (Snowstorm Boulder) is just 0.1 mile away, and Creekside Boulders and the Buddha Cave area are both within a mile. The Inner Canyon Trail is also about 0.7 mile off.
Routes (13)
Little Brown Jug Wall(2)
Mod Pod aka Phallic Rock, The(4)
Penthouse, The(1)
Tim's Boulder aka Powerline Boulder(3)
Trailside Boulder(1)
Turd Balls aka Corridor(2)
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