Little Eiger
Little Eiger in Colorado has 31 climbing routes in mixed, sport, and trad styles.
- 31 routes
- 5.9 – 5.13a
- Sport · Mixed · Trad
Best time to visit Little Eiger
Best months: April–June and August–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
45° / 23°
4 wet
Feb
46° / 22°
5 wet
Mar
54° / 29°
6 wet
Apr
60° / 35°
8 wet
May
69° / 45°
9 wet
Jun
81° / 55°
7 wet
Jul
87° / 61°
7 wet
Aug
84° / 59°
8 wet
Sep
76° / 51°
6 wet
Oct
64° / 39°
5 wet
Nov
53° / 30°
4 wet
Dec
45° / 23°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ralston Rsvr, CO, 6.9 mi away at 5,900 ft. The station sits about 500 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.
Little Eiger is a climbing area in Clear Creek Canyon Park in Colorado, on land managed by the county. It sits within a cluster of climbing spots, and several other climbing areas lie within a short walk, including Little Eiger Bouldering, Rainy Day Rock and Red Slab, The, each about 0.1 mile away. Summer and early fall are the warmest times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 87°F in July to about 76°F in September, with lows near 51°F. Winter is much colder, with January highs around 45°F and lows near 23°F. For a walk, the Gudy Gaskill Trail is about 0.7 mile away and the Beaver Brook Trail about 0.9 mile away. Campers can stay at Clear Creek RV Park, about 3.6 miles off, or Dakota Ridge RV Park, about 5.5 miles away.
Routes (31)
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