The Overhangs aka Original Overhangs
Overhangs aka Original Overhangs, The in Colorado has 6 routes across 6 grades.
- 6 routes
- 5.9+ – 5.12a
- Sport · Trad
Is Overhangs aka Original Overhangs, The open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in White River National Forest. It doesn't name Overhangs aka Original Overhangs, The, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Green Mountain Reservoir and Ruedi boat ramps closed for the season
Agency closure covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Eagle-Thomasville (400), Burnt Mtn (506), plus NFSR 414 and 416 openings delayed to June 16
Agency closure covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
FSR 314, Crystal River Road, open but be prepared for delays
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
FSR 286, Radical Hill, is closed due to washouts and unsafe conditions
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
White River National Forest lifting fire restrictions on Friday Sept. 25
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · Order 2026 · USFS · White River National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit The Overhangs aka Original Overhangs
Best months: April–June and September–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.
Jan
36° / 12°
8 wet · 6 snow
Feb
42° / 19°
6 wet · 4 snow
Mar
53° / 26°
6 wet · 2 snow
Apr
60° / 32°
7 wet · 1 snow
May
71° / 40°
7 wet
Jun
82° / 46°
5 wet
Jul
89° / 53°
5 wet
Aug
86° / 52°
6 wet
Sep
78° / 44°
6 wet
Oct
65° / 33°
6 wet
Nov
49° / 24°
6 wet · 2 snow
Dec
36° / 15°
7 wet · 4 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Glenwood Spgs #2, CO, 15.2 mi away at 5,895 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Overhangs aka Original Overhangs, The is a climbing area in Colorado with 6 routes. Routes span 6 distinct difficulty grades and feature sport and trad climbing styles.
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