The Sphinx
11 trad routes at Sphinx, The in Colorado.
Photo: AMagill, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)- 11 routes
- 5.6 – 5.12a
- Trad
Best time to visit The Sphinx
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.
Jan
39° / 17°
5 wet
Feb
40° / 17°
5 wet
Mar
47° / 22°
6 wet
Apr
52° / 27°
8 wet
May
61° / 35°
10 wet
Jun
73° / 44°
9 wet
Jul
79° / 50°
10 wet
Aug
77° / 48°
11 wet
Sep
70° / 41°
8 wet
Oct
57° / 31°
6 wet
Nov
47° / 24°
5 wet
Dec
40° / 17°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gross Rsvr, CO, 3.7 mi away at 7,970 ft. The station sits about 700 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
The Sphinx is a climbing area on city land in Colorado, about a mile from the town of Boulder. It sits close to several other climbing areas, making it an easy addition to a day spent on the rock in this part of town. 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 to mid 40s. Pegasus is about 0.1 mile away and South about 0.2 mile. Hikers can reach the Shanahan - South Fork Trail within half a mile and the Bear Peak Trail at about 0.5 mile.
Routes (11)
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