Colorado · Rock climbing · Eldorado Springs

Rincon - L of Center Route

Rincon - L of Center Route has 32 climbing routes in Colorado.

32 routes
5.5 – 5.13a/b
Trad · Mixed · Sport

Best time to visit Rincon - L of Center Route

Best months: May–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.

  1. Jan

    39° / 17°

    5 wet

  2. Feb

    40° / 17°

    5 wet

  3. Mar

    47° / 22°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    52° / 27°

    8 wet

  5. May

    61° / 35°

    10 wet

  6. Jun

    73° / 44°

    9 wet

  7. Jul

    79° / 50°

    10 wet

  8. Aug

    77° / 48°

    11 wet

  9. Sep

    70° / 41°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    57° / 31°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    47° / 24°

    5 wet

  12. Dec

    40° / 17°

    5 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gross Rsvr, CO, 3.2 mi away at 7,970 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Rincon - L of Center Route is a climbing area in Eldorado Canyon State Park in Colorado, managed by State Fish and Wildlife. It sits among a cluster of climbing routes and access trails, with several other climbing areas and hiking routes within a short distance. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 79°F with lows near 50°F, while winter highs stay in the low 40s. The Rincon - Center Route & R and Shirt Tail Peak are both about 0.1 mile away, and the West Face Redgarden Climbing Access Trail is also close by. For an overnight stay, Winiger Ridge campground is about 4.5 miles off.

Routes (32)

Faulty LogicFA: Chris Archer, Keith Gotschall, 19875.10aOver the HillFA: Jim Erickson, Pat Ament, and Bill Putnam, 19725.10bArete BanditFA: Rossiter5.10b/cScenic RouteFA: Richard and Joyce Rossiter '865.10cVentura HighwayFA: Eitehr: Mike Endicott, Greg Wright, George Bracksieck, 1982 or Richard & Joyce Rossiter, 19865.10cTridentFA: Reveley & Davis, 19745.10dClimb Of The CenturyFA: Sharp, Newman, Butterfield, 19805.11AeronautFA: Richard Rossiter & Joyce Rossiter - 19875.11-BrevitataFA: R. & J. Rossiter, 19865.11-WindyFA: Reveley, Higbee and Erickson 19745.11-Aerial BookFA: FA: Ament, Pfahler 1965. FFA: Nuss, Gilbert 19755.11aAeroheadFA: Bill Gibson & Stephen DeWet, 19885.11aBat's Ass Dihedral5.11aLeisure Time AreteFA: Bruce Hildenbrand and Ron Olsen5.11aAerial BondageFA: Chris Archer & Keith Gottscahll5.11cAero-Book5.11cAerospaceFA: Ed Webster, Bill Feiges, Leondard Coyne, 19795.11cBachar Yer AryanFA: Clint and DeMaille5.11dCuban BluegrassFA: Steve Levin5.12Freak LineFA: Brenton Kreiger (First Known Ascent)5.12-WendegoFA: J. Achey, K. Bein, B. Devine, L. Coyne, 19805.12-The EvictorFA: Dale Goddard5.12+Athletic SupporterFA: pre-1989? Topher Donahue, Rob Van Aernum, Fabrizio Zangrilli?5.12aMust'a Been HighFA: Eric DeCaria5.13Fraid LineFA: FFA: Jim Belcer and Topher Donahue, 20025.13aSurf's UpFA: Charlie Bently?5.13aThe Final Eviction (aka Freeline)FA: Ron Olevsky in the early 1970s, FFA: Justen Sjong, 20005.13a/bN.I.C5.5KaishoFA: R. [Rossiter] & D. Hare5.7Over and OutFA: Duncan Ferguson and Chris Revely,19745.8Emerald CityFA: Ed Webster, Doug White, 19765.9Kangaroo TailFA: Scott Woodruff and Chris Peisker, 1978?5.9+

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