Colorado · Rock climbing · Golden

The New River Wall

New River Wall, The in Colorado has 35 climbing routes across 15 grades.

35 routes
5.9 – 5.14b
Sport · Mixed

Best time to visit The New River Wall

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.

  1. Jan

    45° / 23°

    4 wet

  2. Feb

    46° / 22°

    5 wet

  3. Mar

    54° / 29°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    60° / 35°

    8 wet

  5. May

    69° / 45°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    81° / 55°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    87° / 61°

    7 wet

  8. Aug

    84° / 59°

    8 wet

  9. Sep

    76° / 51°

    6 wet

  10. Oct

    64° / 39°

    5 wet

  11. Nov

    53° / 30°

    4 wet

  12. Dec

    45° / 23°

    4 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ralston Rsvr, CO, 7.7 mi away at 5,900 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

The New River Wall is a climbing area in Clear Creek Canyon Park in Colorado, on county land. It sits among several other climbing spots in the canyon, and the New River Wall Bouldering and Illness Boulders are each about a tenth of a mile away. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 69°F in May and 76°F in September, while July highs average about 87°F. For more time outdoors in the area, the Beaver Brook Trail and Chavez Trail are both within a mile. Clear Creek RV Park, about 4.6 miles away, offers a place to stay.

Routes (35)

Beta TestFA: Alan Nelson5.11cMerlinFA: FA and FFA Alan Nelson & Richard Wright, '90s5.11cMaster BetaFA: Alan Nelson5.12aLove Your EnemiesFA: Brian Kimball5.12a/bLove Your InclinationsFA: Brian Kimball5.12b/cSolicitorFA: Chris Deuto???5.12c/dDragonslayerFA: Jason Baker (6/08)5.12dSonic YouthFA: Kurt Smith/Mike Pont, 19905.13aEnjoy Your YouthFA: Brian Kimball5.13cPublic EnemyFA: Brian Kimball5.13cSweet InspirationsFA: Brian Kimball5.13cExecutionFA: Brian Kimball5.13c/dFountain of YouthFA: Daniel Woods5.13c/dCrucifixtionFA: Brian Kimball5.13dPublic Enemy DSFA: Brian Kimball5.13dPublic InclinationsFA: Brian Kimball5.13dPublic Inclinations DSFA: Brian Kimball5.13dSweet InclinationsFA: Matt Lloyd5.13dKnow Your EnemiesFA: Brian Kimball5.14-No More EnemiesFA: Brian Kimball5.14-Kinky ReggaeFA: Brian Kimball5.14aKinky Reggae DSFA: Brian Kimball5.14aKnow Your InclinationsFA: Brian Kimball5.14aNo More Enemies DSFA: Brian Kimball5.14aNo More InclinationsFA: Brian Kimball5.14aPositive VibrationsFA: Brian Kimball5.14aPublic CrucifixionFA: Brian Kimball5.14aPublic ExecutionFA: Brian Kimball5.14aPublic YouthFA: Brian Kimball5.14aNo More CrucifixionsFA: Brian Kimball5.14a/bAli NaturalFA: Brian Kimball5.14bGood VibrationsFA: Brian Kimball5.14bLa Mega PositiveFA: Brian Kimball5.14bSonic VibrationsFA: Brian Kimball5.14bUnknown at New River5.9