The Point, Powderhorn, Colorado (AKA Indian Creek)
Point, Powderhorn, Colorado (AKA Indian Creek) is a climbing area in Colorado with 17 routes.
- 17 routes
- 5.6 – 5.12a
- Sport
Best time to visit The Point, Powderhorn, Colorado (AKA Indian Creek)
Best months: June–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
31° / -1°
Feb
36° / 4°
Mar
43° / 15°
Apr
51° / 23°
May
62° / 30°
Jun
74° / 38°
Jul
77° / 44°
Aug
75° / 43°
Sep
68° / 36°
Oct
57° / 25°
Nov
43° / 13°
Dec
31° / 1°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lake City 1nne, CO, 15.1 mi away at 8,714 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
The Point, Powderhorn, Colorado (also known as Indian Creek) is a climbing area on Bureau of Land Management land within the Gunnison Field Office in Colorado. Summer is the warmest time to visit. Typical averages from the Lake City weather station, about 15 miles away, show July highs near 77°F and lows around 44°F, while January highs sit near 31°F. The crag sits higher than that station, so expect temperatures there to run a bit cooler. The Goat Trail is about 3.5 miles away, and The Gate Campground and Red Bridge Campground are roughly 5 and 6.5 miles out. Cebolla Creek Campground, about 7 miles away, adds another camping option.
Routes (17)
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