Colorado · Rock climbing · Twin Lakes

Romancing The Stone

Upper-range route at The Bird's Nest combining bolts and placed protection.

5.11b
grade
Mixed
style

Is Romancing The Stone open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Leadville Ranger District. It doesn't name Romancing The Stone, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Best time to visit Romancing The Stone

Best months: June–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

    34° / 5°

    4 wet

  2. Feb

    35° / 5°

    5 wet

  3. Mar

    41° / 13°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    46° / 21°

    6 wet

  5. May

    58° / 30°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    70° / 37°

    8 wet

  7. Jul

    74° / 43°

    11 wet

  8. Aug

    71° / 42°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    65° / 35°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    53° / 26°

    5 wet

  11. Nov

    42° / 17°

    4 wet

  12. Dec

    34° / 8°

    4 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Twin Lakes Rsvr, CO, 5.6 mi away at 9,236 ft. The station sits about 900 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.

One of five routes catalogued at The Bird's Nest, this climb sits near the upper end of the crag's range. The line takes both bolts and placed gear on the same ascent.

Local businesses nearby

Outfitters and businesses near Twin Lakes. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

Four Seasons RV Park

Rock Climbing business nearby (~47 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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