Patina Boulder Area
Patina Boulder Area in Colorado has 7 bouldering routes across 3 difficulty grades.
- 7 routes
- V2 – V3
- Bouldering
Best time to visit Patina Boulder Area
Best months: May–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
41° / 11°
4 wet
Feb
43° / 14°
5 wet
Mar
50° / 21°
6 wet
Apr
56° / 27°
6 wet
May
67° / 36°
7 wet
Jun
78° / 43°
7 wet
Jul
83° / 49°
12 wet
Aug
80° / 47°
12 wet
Sep
74° / 40°
8 wet
Oct
62° / 29°
6 wet
Nov
50° / 20°
5 wet
Dec
40° / 11°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Buena Vista 2s, CO, 1.8 mi away at 7,954 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
The Patina Boulder Area is a climbing area in Colorado, set within the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area's BLM Site and managed by State Fish and Wildlife. It sits about 0.1 mile from the Hilltop and Main Area climbing areas, making it a compact cluster of crags. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Buena Vista show September highs around 74°F with lows near 40°F, while July and August bring the most wet days, about 12 a month. The Crank n' Hammer Trail is a hike just 0.2 mile away. Mountain bikers can head to A Fistfull of Dollars, about 0.3 mile off, and BV Overlook Camp & Lodging is 0.4 mile away for an overnight stay. Cottonwood Creek, a canoeing spot, lies about 4.5 miles away.
Routes (7)
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