Colorado · Rock climbing · Cañon City

Shambala

Shambala in Colorado has 5 sport climbing routes across 4 difficulty grades.

5 routes
5.10 – 5.12a
Sport

Best time to visit Shambala

Best months: May–June 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.

  1. Jan

    49° / 18°

    4 wet · 4 snow

  2. Feb

    50° / 20°

    4 wet · 4 snow

  3. Mar

    58° / 26°

    5 wet · 3 snow

  4. Apr

    64° / 33°

    7 wet · 2 snow

  5. May

    73° / 43°

    8 wet · 1 snow

  6. Jun

    85° / 52°

    8 wet

  7. Jul

    89° / 59°

    11 wet

  8. Aug

    87° / 57°

    11 wet

  9. Sep

    80° / 48°

    7 wet

  10. Oct

    69° / 36°

    5 wet · 1 snow

  11. Nov

    57° / 26°

    5 wet · 3 snow

  12. Dec

    49° / 19°

    4 wet · 4 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Canon City, CO, 1 mi away at 5,378 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Shambala is a climbing area in Colorado, about half a mile from East Canon. With few other details on record, its main appeal for planning is its close-in location near town and a cluster of other climbing and hiking spots within a short drive. Spring and fall bring the most comfortable climbing weather. Typical averages from the nearby Canon City weather station show highs around 64°F in April and 69°F in October, while July highs average 89°F and January lows dip to about 18°F. Bluff Trail and Arkansas Riverwalk both start within a mile, and Royal Gorge Park East Ridge Campground is about 4 miles away. More rock is close by at Outlaw Wall, roughly 6 miles out.

Routes (5)

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