Pine River Trad
2 routes at Pine River Trad in Colorado, climbing on alpine rock with no fixed gear.
- 2 routes
- 5.9 – 5.9+
- Trad · Alpine
Is Pine River Trad open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Pine River Trad, so check the source for the area it covers.
Multiple roads and trails damaged by flooding on SJNF
Agency closure covering San Juan National Forest · USFS · San Juan National Forest
Bear Activity High Across San Juan National Forest
Agency alert covering San Juan National Forest · USFS · San Juan National Forest
Cascade Flume Safety Closure
Agency alert covering Columbine Ranger District · Order 02-13-08-25-07 · USFS · Columbine Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · San Juan National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Pine River Trad
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
34° / -4°
4 wet · 4 snow
Feb
37° / -2°
4 wet · 4 snow
Mar
43° / 9°
5 wet · 5 snow
Apr
50° / 20°
6 wet · 5 snow
May
60° / 29°
5 wet · 2 snow
Jun
71° / 36°
5 wet
Jul
76° / 42°
11 wet
Aug
73° / 41°
13 wet
Sep
68° / 35°
9 wet
Oct
58° / 25°
6 wet · 2 snow
Nov
44° / 12°
4 wet · 3 snow
Dec
34° / -3°
4 wet · 3 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rio Grande Rsvr, CO, 22 mi away at 9,492 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Pine River Trad is a climbing area in the Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing and camping spots, with Tradistan Tower just 0.3 miles away and Pine River Campground about a mile off. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 76°F with lows near 42°F, while winter brings highs in the mid-30s and regular snow days from December through March. Pine River Campground is the closest place to camp, and Vallecito Crags lies about 2.4 miles away. Runlett Park Trail and Dark Canyon Trail are both within about 2 miles for a hike.
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