The Lion's Den
Lion's Den, The is a bouldering area in Colorado with 26 routes.
- 26 routes
- V0 – V7
- Bouldering
Best time to visit The Lion's Den
Best months: May–June and 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
37° / 16°
7 wet
Feb
38° / 16°
8 wet
Mar
45° / 21°
9 wet
Apr
52° / 26°
10 wet
May
61° / 35°
12 wet
Jun
74° / 43°
10 wet
Jul
80° / 48°
13 wet
Aug
78° / 46°
13 wet
Sep
70° / 39°
9 wet
Oct
57° / 30°
7 wet
Nov
44° / 23°
6 wet
Dec
36° / 16°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Estes Park 3 Sse, CO, 12.4 mi away at 7,812 ft. The station sits about 1,400 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Lion's Den is a climbing area on city land within Buttonrock Res, N St Vrain Cr in Colorado, about 12 miles from Estes Park. It sits among a cluster of climbing and hiking spots, with River Wall II just 0.2 miles away and the Sleepy Lion Trail about 0.3 miles off. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Estes Park show July highs around 80°F with lows near 48°F, while winter highs there stay in the mid-30s. The Longmont Reservoir Area, also known as Buttonrock, is about half a mile away, and the Night Hawk Trail is roughly 0.8 miles off. For paddling, North Saint Vrain Creek is about 5 miles away, and Olive Ridge Campground is about 9 miles away.
Routes (26)
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~1 min drive
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~3 min drive
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~3 min drive
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