Pegasus
Pegasus in Colorado has 7 traditional climbing routes across 4 difficulty grades.
- 7 routes
- 5.6 – 5.10a
- Trad
Best time to visit Pegasus
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
39° / 17°
5 wet
Feb
40° / 17°
5 wet
Mar
47° / 22°
6 wet
Apr
52° / 27°
8 wet
May
61° / 35°
10 wet
Jun
73° / 44°
9 wet
Jul
79° / 50°
10 wet
Aug
77° / 48°
11 wet
Sep
70° / 41°
8 wet
Oct
57° / 31°
6 wet
Nov
47° / 24°
5 wet
Dec
40° / 17°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gross Rsvr, CO, 3.6 mi away at 7,970 ft. The station sits about 900 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.
Pegasus is a climbing area on city land in Colorado, set among a cluster of named climbing spots. The Sphinx lies just 0.1 mile away and Devil's Advocate about 0.2 mile off, so the area works well as a base for exploring several routes in a short stretch. The climbing here is all trad, with seven routes ranging from 5.6 to 5.10a. The easiest is Son of a Sea Dog at 5.6, and the hardest is Ride On at 5.10a. The Golden Bridle, a 5.8, was first climbed by Tony Bubb in November 2015, free solo. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 79°F with lows near 50°F, while winter highs sit in the low 40s. For a change from the rock, the Shanahan - South Fork Trail and Upper Big Bluestem Trail are both within half a mile. Boulder Creek, about 4 miles away, offers canoeing, and Winiger Ridge campground is roughly 4.5 miles off.
Routes (7)
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