Sphinx Rock
Near Pine
- 12 routes
- 5.7 – 5.13b
- Trad · Sport · Mixed
Best time to visit Sphinx Rock
Best months: May–July 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.
Jan
45° / 14°
4 wet
Feb
46° / 16°
5 wet
Mar
53° / 23°
6 wet
Apr
58° / 29°
8 wet
May
67° / 38°
9 wet
Jun
79° / 47°
9 wet
Jul
84° / 53°
12 wet
Aug
82° / 51°
13 wet
Sep
76° / 43°
7 wet
Oct
64° / 32°
5 wet
Nov
53° / 23°
4 wet
Dec
44° / 15°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cheesman, CO, 13.7 mi away at 6,880 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Sphinx Rock is a climbing area in Colorado, about half a mile from the town of Pine Grove. It sits right next to the Pine Area and Squat Rock climbing areas, both of which are about 0.1 mile away, so it's easy to pair with those for a full day of climbing. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from the nearby Cheesman weather station show May highs around 67°F and September highs around 76°F, with July and August the warmest months at about 82 to 84°F. Other options close by include the Narrow Gauge mountain biking trail and the Star View Trail, both about 1.4 miles away. Buffalo Campground, roughly 5 miles off, offers a place to stay.
Routes (12)
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