The Juggernaut Area
Juggernaut Area, The in Colorado has 8 climbing routes.
- 8 routes
- 5.9+ – 5.12a
- Sport · Trad · Bouldering
Best time to visit The Juggernaut 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, 7 mi away at 6,611 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
The Juggernaut Area is a climbing area within Castlewood Canyon State Park in Colorado, managed by State Fish and Wildlife. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots and trails, with several other named areas and routes within a short distance. 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. The closest neighbors are the Playground and Sherwood Forest climbing areas, both about 0.1 mile away, and the Inner Canyon Trail. Wendell Spire is about 0.2 mile off.
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