Colorado · Rock climbing · Redstone

River Wall

River Wall is a Colorado climbing area with 6 sport routes across 5 difficulty grades.

6 routes
5.10 – 5.12b
Sport

Is River Wall open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in White River National Forest. It doesn't name River Wall, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit River Wall

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

    35° / 9°

    11 wet

  2. Feb

    38° / 12°

    10 wet

  3. Mar

    46° / 21°

    11 wet

  4. Apr

    55° / 28°

    11 wet

  5. May

    65° / 35°

    10 wet

  6. Jun

    77° / 42°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    82° / 48°

    11 wet

  8. Aug

    80° / 47°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    72° / 40°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    60° / 29°

    9 wet

  11. Nov

    45° / 19°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    34° / 9°

    11 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Aspen Pitkin Co Ap, CO, 22.1 mi away at 7,720 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

River Wall is a climbing area in the Sopris Ranger District of White River National Forest in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots and trails, with 345 Boulder and Roadside Boulders both about 0.1 mile away and the Braderich hike just as close. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Aspen run to highs around 77°F in June and 82°F in July, with September easing back to about 72°F. Winters are cold, with January highs near 35°F and lows around 9°F. For an overnight stay, Redstone Family Campground is about 2.6 miles away and McClure Campground about 5 miles away. Coal Basin Road, a hike roughly 2.1 miles off, offers another nearby option.

Routes (6)

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