Split Boulder
Split Boulder is a 5-route climbing area in Colorado with 3 difficulty grades.
- 5 routes
- V1 – V2
- Bouldering
Best time to visit Split Boulder
Best months: May–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
39° / 13°
7 wet
Feb
45° / 19°
7 wet
Mar
54° / 25°
7 wet
Apr
63° / 30°
7 wet
May
71° / 37°
6 wet
Jun
81° / 46°
5 wet
Jul
85° / 53°
11 wet
Aug
82° / 51°
12 wet
Sep
76° / 44°
9 wet
Oct
64° / 33°
7 wet
Nov
50° / 23°
7 wet
Dec
40° / 13°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Durango, CO, 1.7 mi away at 6,761 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Split Boulder is a climbing area in Colorado, about 2.3 miles from Durango. It sits close to the city, making it an easy stop for climbers heading out from town. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Durango show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 76°F, while July and August run warmer, with highs in the mid-80s and more wet days. Several other spots are within a short distance. Loiterland and Cube, The are climbing areas about 0.3 miles away, and the Ponderosa mountain biking route is about 0.1 mile off. For an overnight stay, Junction Creek Campground is about 2.7 miles away.
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