Riggs' Hill East
Riggs' Hill East has 17 bouldering routes in Colorado.
- 17 routes
- V0- – V5-6
- Bouldering
Best time to visit Riggs' Hill East
Best months: March–May and September–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
39° / 19°
Feb
47° / 26°
Mar
59° / 35°
Apr
67° / 41°
May
77° / 50°
Jun
89° / 59°
Jul
95° / 66°
Aug
91° / 64°
Sep
82° / 55°
Oct
67° / 42°
Nov
52° / 30°
Dec
39° / 21°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Grand Junction Wfo, CO, 7.2 mi away at 4,826 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Riggs' Hill East is a climbing area in Colorado, about 0.7 miles from the town of Redlands. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots and short hikes, so it works well as a stop on a day spent exploring the surrounding area. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Grand Junction show May highs around 77°F and October highs around 67°F, while July averages about 95°F and January highs sit near 39°F. Il Teatro Grottesco and Diamond Boulder are both about 0.1 mile away, and Redlands Parkway is a short hike at a similar distance. For an overnight stay, The Camp is about 3 miles off.
Routes (17)
Abattoir Boulder(3)
Almost Vintage Boulder(1)
Argile Boulder(2)
Belly Flop Boulder(2)
Butter Block(3)
Prison Break Block(1)
Raptor Block(1)
Razor Rock(1)
Vintage Block(3)
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