Colorado · Rock climbing · Estes Park

Overhang

Mid-range climb among seven routes at McGregor Slab.

5.7
grade
Trad Gear
style

Is Overhang open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Rocky Mountain National Park. It doesn't name Overhang, 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 Overhang

Best months: 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

    31° / 11°

    9 wet

  2. Feb

    33° / 10°

    9 wet

  3. Mar

    40° / 15°

    10 wet

  4. Apr

    45° / 20°

    10 wet

  5. May

    55° / 28°

    10 wet

  6. Jun

    68° / 36°

    10 wet

  7. Jul

    74° / 43°

    13 wet

  8. Aug

    72° / 41°

    14 wet

  9. Sep

    65° / 34°

    10 wet

  10. Oct

    51° / 25°

    8 wet

  11. Nov

    39° / 18°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    31° / 11°

    9 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hourglass Rsvr, CO, 12.3 mi away at 9,520 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of seven routes catalogued at McGregor Slab, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range, which spans from 5.5 to 5.9+.

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Local businesses nearby

Outfitters and businesses near Estes Park. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

Wildcat Mountaineering

Rock Climbing business nearby (~21 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Movement Gyms

Rock Climbing business nearby (~31 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Boulder Rock Club

Rock Climbing business nearby (~32 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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