Colorado · Rock climbing · Bellvue

River Boulders

Riverside boulder field in Colorado offering varied problems for all levels.

Is River Boulders open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Canyon Lakes Ranger District.

As of · Source: USFS · Canyon Lakes Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit River Boulders

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

    36° / 15°

    5 wet

  2. Feb

    36° / 15°

    5 wet

  3. Mar

    44° / 20°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    49° / 25°

    8 wet

  5. May

    59° / 32°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    72° / 40°

    8 wet

  7. Jul

    78° / 47°

    9 wet

  8. Aug

    76° / 46°

    10 wet

  9. Sep

    69° / 38°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    56° / 29°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    44° / 21°

    5 wet

  12. Dec

    36° / 15°

    5 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rustic 9wsw, CO, 6.4 mi away at 7,700 ft. The station sits about 500 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.

River Boulders offers Colorado boulderers a scenic riverside setting with natural stone formations ideal for problem-solving and technique work. The area's accessible boulder fields attract climbers of all levels seeking quality movement on featured rock in a picturesque natural environment.

Routes

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