Colorado · Rock climbing · Vail

Misc Bouldering

3 bouldering routes in Colorado, 2 difficulty grades, bouldering pads.

3 routes
V2 – V3-4
Bouldering

Is Misc Bouldering open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in White River National Forest. It doesn't name Misc Bouldering, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Misc Bouldering

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.

  1. Jan

    29° / 7°

    12 wet

  2. Feb

    33° / 9°

    11 wet

  3. Mar

    42° / 17°

    10 wet

  4. Apr

    49° / 24°

    9 wet

  5. May

    60° / 31°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    71° / 36°

    8 wet

  7. Jul

    77° / 42°

    10 wet

  8. Aug

    74° / 41°

    11 wet

  9. Sep

    67° / 34°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    54° / 25°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    38° / 15°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    28° / 7°

    11 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Vail, CO, 4.9 mi away at 8,304 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Misc Bouldering is a bouldering area in the Holy Cross Ranger District of White River National Forest in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing and riding spots, with Cemetery Block and Cemetery Blocks both about 0.2 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Vail weather station show July highs around 77°F with lows near 42°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. The Davos mountain biking area is about 0.4 miles away, and the Davos Trail is about 0.6 miles off. Grouse Lake, a fishing spot, is about 1.6 miles away, and Halfmoon Campground is about 8 miles away.

Routes (3)

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