Colorado · Rock climbing · Eldorado Springs

Sobo

Sobo in Colorado has 10 climbing routes across 7 grades, featuring mixed and traditional styles.

SoboPhoto: AMagill, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
10 routes
5.8 – 5.11c
Trad · Mixed

Best time to visit Sobo

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, 2.9 mi away at 7,970 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.

Sobo is a climbing area on city land in Colorado, about half a mile from Diamond Head and the Bear Peak Trail. It sits among a cluster of climbing and hiking spots, with the Flying Flatiron and Shadow Canyon Trail within a mile. 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. Other nearby options include the Winiger Ridge campground about 4 miles away and the Boulder Creek paddling route at a similar distance.

Routes (10)

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