Staunton State Park
Staunton State Park in Colorado has 6 climbing routes with sport and trad options.
- 6 routes
- 5.9 – 5.10d
- Trad · Sport
Best time to visit Staunton State Park
Best months: June and 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
34° / 9°
7 wet
Feb
36° / 9°
7 wet
Mar
43° / 16°
8 wet
Apr
49° / 22°
9 wet
May
59° / 30°
10 wet
Jun
70° / 38°
9 wet
Jul
75° / 43°
14 wet
Aug
72° / 42°
15 wet
Sep
66° / 35°
9 wet
Oct
54° / 25°
6 wet
Nov
42° / 16°
6 wet
Dec
33° / 9°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Grant, CO, 15 mi away at 8,675 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Staunton State Park is a Colorado state park in the state's western high country, about 15 miles from the town of Grant. It is a climbing area, and several climbing spots sit within a short distance of the park. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Grant weather station show July highs around 75°F with lows near 43°F, while winter highs stay in the low to mid 30s. Chimney Rock and Whistle Pig, The are both climbing areas about half a mile away, and the Staunton Ranch Trail is a hike just over 0.6 miles off. For paddling, Elk Creek is about 2.3 miles away.
Routes (6)
Lion's Head(1)
Mason Jar(1)
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