Punani Area/North Canyon
Punani Area/North Canyon in Colorado has 7 bouldering routes.
- 7 routes
- V2 – V9
- Bouldering
Best time to visit Punani Area/North Canyon
Best months: April–June and August–October. 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
46° / 18°
4 wet
Feb
47° / 20°
5 wet
Mar
54° / 27°
5 wet
Apr
59° / 33°
6 wet
May
68° / 42°
8 wet
Jun
80° / 50°
8 wet
Jul
86° / 56°
9 wet
Aug
84° / 55°
9 wet
Sep
77° / 47°
6 wet
Oct
65° / 35°
4 wet
Nov
54° / 26°
4 wet
Dec
46° / 18°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Castle Rock, CO, 8.5 mi away at 6,185 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Punani Area/North Canyon is a climbing area in Castlewood Canyon State Park in Colorado, managed by State Fish and Wildlife. It sits within the park's network of climbing and hiking spots, with several other areas and trails close by. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Castle Rock weather station show May highs around 68°F and September highs around 77°F, while July climbs to about 86°F. Punani Boulder is just 0.1 mile away, and Gargoyle Wall, The and Creek Bottom Trail are each about 0.2 mile off. For an overnight stay, The Pinery Rv Lot is roughly 7 miles away.
Routes (7)
Concentrate Boulder (across from Punani Boulder)(2)
Ham Boulder, The(2)
Punani Slab(1)
Water Polished Boulder (Punani area)(2)
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