Power House
Power House is a Colorado climbing crag with 26 sport routes.
Photo: markbyzewski, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)- 26 routes
- 5.6 – 5.13d
- Sport
Is Power House open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Power House, 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 Power House
No month here meets our mild-weather rule. 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° / -6°
9 wet
Feb
36° / -3°
9 wet
Mar
43° / 6°
10 wet
Apr
48° / 17°
9 wet
May
58° / 25°
9 wet
Jun
70° / 31°
7 wet
Jul
75° / 38°
13 wet
Aug
72° / 37°
15 wet
Sep
66° / 30°
12 wet
Oct
55° / 20°
9 wet
Nov
43° / 7°
8 wet
Dec
34° / -5°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Silverton, CO, 15.9 mi away at 9,285 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.
Power House is a climbing area in the Columbine Ranger District of San Juan National Forest in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. It sits within the network of trails and climbing spots that cluster around Silverton, about 16 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Silverton weather station show July highs around 75°F with lows near 38°F, while winter brings highs in the mid-30s and lows well below zero. Castle Rock Trail lies about a mile away, and the Beginner Loop for cross-country skiing is roughly 1.4 miles off. Climbers can also head to the Hermosa Park Road Boulders, about 2 miles away, and Genesis Wall (Canyon Entrance) about 3 miles away.
Routes (26)
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