Colorado · Rock climbing · Eldorado Springs

Redgarden - Tower Two

Redgarden - Tower Two in Colorado has 53 climbing routes across 27 grades.

Redgarden - Tower TwoPhoto: andrusdevelopment, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
53 routes
5.7 – 5.13c
Trad · Mixed · Sport

Best time to visit Redgarden - Tower Two

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.

  1. Jan

    45° / 23°

    4 wet

  2. Feb

    46° / 22°

    5 wet

  3. Mar

    54° / 29°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    60° / 35°

    8 wet

  5. May

    69° / 45°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    81° / 55°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    87° / 61°

    7 wet

  8. Aug

    84° / 59°

    8 wet

  9. Sep

    76° / 51°

    6 wet

  10. Oct

    64° / 39°

    5 wet

  11. Nov

    53° / 30°

    4 wet

  12. Dec

    45° / 23°

    4 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ralston Rsvr, CO, 7.5 mi away at 5,900 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Redgarden - Tower Two is a climbing area in Eldorado Canyon State Park in Colorado, managed by State Fish and Wildlife. It sits within the Redgarden climbing complex, which also includes the Redgarden - Roof Routes and Redgarden - Below Lower Ramp areas, all about 0.1 mile away. The West Ridge Climbing Access Trail is similarly close, and the Fowler West Trail is about 0.2 mile off, so the Tower Two area links easily with other routes and access in the park. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to climb here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 76°F, while July averages about 87°F. Winiger Ridge campground is about 4.8 miles away, and Sourdough Springs Campground is about 6.7 miles away. For paddling, Boulder Creek is about 5.7 miles away and South Boulder Creek about 6.6 miles.

Routes (53)

The Briny DeepFA: Steve Levin & Matt Fetbrod, Sept. 20075.10ShastaFA: Bill Briggs & Steve Levin, 20035.10-Bolting for GloryFA: Andrea Azoff and Richard Rossiter, 19885.10aRosy CrucifixionFA: Layton Kor, Jack Turner, 1962. FFA: Jim Erickson, Steve Wood, Ed Wright, 1970.5.10a/bSeams Beyond VariationFA: old hard men5.10a/bPsychGillLogical5.10bSeams BeyondFA: Drew Spaulding w/ John Slezak, Christian Ball- April, 20105.10bThe SerpentFA: C. Reveley & J Ruger, 19745.10bNo Lo ContendereFA: Steve Dieckhoff5.10cFools LearnFA: unled, toprope S. Levin 3-005.1110,000 LeaguesFA: Topher Donahue, Vera Schulte-Pelkum, Kent McClannan, 20035.11-Green Willow WallFA: Dan Michael, Chip Chace5.11+Physical GraffitiFA: Eric Johnson, Alex Shainman5.11+PredatorFA: Rob Candelaria5.11+Wild KingdomFA: Rob Candelaria and Greg Finnof, 19865.11+Old Bad Aid CrackFA: FA Stan Shepard (A4 - 1961), FFA David Breashears (1976)5.11aSlow Train ComingFA: Jimmy Ratzlaff and Steve Hadik5.11aThe Diving BoardFA: Layton Kor, Larry Dalke, 1962. FFA: R. Briggs, J. Erickson5.11aDizzy Miss Lizzy (aka Scrutiny on the Bounty)FA: TR: John Paine FA (post-retrobolt): Bret Ruckman & Bruce Miller, 19975.11bJules VerneFA: Steve Wunsch, Jim Erickson5.11bJules Verne Straight Up First Pitch Variation5.11bPlastic JesusFA: Roger & Bill Briggs 19855.11bThe Naked EdgeFA: Layton Kor, Bob Culp 1962 (partial). Layton Kor, Maurice (Rick) Horn 1964 (complete). FFA: Jim Erickson, Duncan Ferguson, 19715.11bLene's DreamFA: Roger Briggs & Scott Woodruff, 19765.11b/cGhoul's TurnFA: Steve Levin5.11cLove Minus ZeroFA: Roger Briggs & Bill Briggs, 19735.11cGenius LociFA: Alan Nelson, September 19885.11dLe VoidFA: Larry Dalke and Pat Ament, '63. FFA: Steve Wunsch and Jim Erickson, '76.5.11dThe ContestFA: C. Ruckgaber, M. Brooks, 19885.11dWeeping WillowFA: Cameron Tague & Steve Levin, April 2000.5.11dAfter The Gold RushFA: Eric Johnson, Mike Schlauch5.12aAvoid the RushFA: No5.12aRise Above, aka Mr. MalcontentFA: Mark Tarrant, et al5.12aScratch and SniffFA: Stu Richie, Mark Rolofson5.12aSickness Unto DeathFA: Christian Griffith, Rusty Holcomb, '895.12b/cVenus de MiloFA: Christian Griffith5.13-Between Heaven and EarthFA: Eric Johnson, Lynn Hill, Wes Cables, Justin Sjong5.13aElement XFA: Molly Mitchell5.13aWingless VictoryFA: Christian Griffith, Mark Sonnenfeld, '895.13a/bHayden's LineFA: Josh Wharton and Corey Flynn5.13b/cCentaurFA: FA? FFA: Chris Weidner, Nov. 20, 2012, with Heather Weidner and Bruce Miller5.13cSlots of FunFA: Joe Huggins, solo.5.7Cave Pitch5.8Seize of HoldsFA: Joe Huggins, solo.5.8The Inset5.8+Natural MysticFA: Drew Spaulding, Dan Hackett, 09/02/155.9OrifophobiaFA: Joe Huggins, solo.5.9T2 Direct FinishFA: FRA David Light, 1980s5.9The SuperlinkFA: Chris Taylor5.9Bolter's LamentFA: Michael Tobias, Brian Robertson and others, circa 19705.9-Touch 'N' GoFA: Pat Ament and Gary Spitzer, 1966.5.9-King TutFA: Charlie Fowler, Bill Feiges, 19775.9+One Way OutFA: Drew Spaulding, Dan Hackett, May 20125.9+

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