Colorado · Rock climbing · Estes Park

Nicky's Boulders

Nicky's Boulders in Colorado has 19 bouldering routes across 12 grades.

19 routes
V0 – V14
Bouldering

Is Nicky's Boulders open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Rocky Mountain National Park. It doesn't name Nicky's Boulders, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: NPS · Rocky Mountain National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Nicky's Boulders

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.

  1. Jan

    37° / 16°

    7 wet

  2. Feb

    38° / 16°

    8 wet

  3. Mar

    45° / 21°

    9 wet

  4. Apr

    52° / 26°

    10 wet

  5. May

    61° / 35°

    12 wet

  6. Jun

    74° / 43°

    10 wet

  7. Jul

    80° / 48°

    13 wet

  8. Aug

    78° / 46°

    13 wet

  9. Sep

    70° / 39°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    57° / 30°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    44° / 23°

    6 wet

  12. Dec

    36° / 16°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Estes Park 3 Sse, CO, 3 mi away at 7,812 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Nicky's Boulders is a climbing area in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, managed by the National Park Service. It sits within the park's boundaries, and a fee is charged for access. 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 stay in the mid-30s. Window Rock, a climbing area, and the Oldman Mountain Trail are both about 0.6 miles away. The Fall River Road (US 34 West) climbing area is about 1.1 miles off. For an overnight stay, Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground is about 2.5 miles away.

Routes (19)

Monkey Hang Boulder(1)

Monkey ManV4

Facts about this crag

Rules & access

Fee
Yes

Source: National Park Service API

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