The North Gym
North Gym, The in Colorado has 28 climbing routes across 17 grades.
- 28 routes
- 5.9 – 5.14a
- Sport · Mixed
Best time to visit The North Gym
Best months: June–July 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
39° / 5°
4 wet
Feb
41° / 7°
5 wet
Mar
49° / 15°
6 wet
Apr
55° / 21°
6 wet
May
64° / 29°
8 wet
Jun
75° / 37°
9 wet
Jul
79° / 42°
12 wet
Aug
76° / 41°
13 wet
Sep
71° / 33°
8 wet
Oct
60° / 23°
5 wet
Nov
47° / 14°
4 wet
Dec
39° / 5°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Florissant Fossil Bed, CO, 19.2 mi away at 8,402 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.
North Gym is a climbing area on Bureau of Land Management land within the Royal Gorge Field Office in Colorado. The Bureau of Land Management manages the surrounding land, and the site sits among several named climbing areas in the same cluster. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 64°F with lows near 29°F in May to about 79°F in July, with temperatures at North Gym running somewhat cooler because the station sits about 1,360 feet lower. Winter is cold, with January highs near 39°F and lows around 5°F. The Gym and North End both lie about half a mile away. Banks Campground Group Site and The Bank Campground are each within a mile for overnight stays.
Routes (28)
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