Colorado · Rock climbing · Clark

The Black Roof

Mid-range climb among 13 routes at Main Amphitheater.

5.10b/c
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Is The Black Roof open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Hahns Peak-Bears Ears Ranger District. It doesn't name The Black Roof, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Hahns Peak-Bears Ears Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit The Black Roof

Best months: June–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

    28° / 7°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    31° / 9°

    8 wet

  3. Mar

    40° / 15°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    49° / 23°

    9 wet

  5. May

    59° / 30°

    10 wet

  6. Jun

    71° / 36°

    8 wet

  7. Jul

    77° / 42°

    9 wet

  8. Aug

    76° / 40°

    11 wet

  9. Sep

    68° / 34°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    55° / 25°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    39° / 16°

    8 wet

  12. Dec

    29° / 9°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Spicer, CO, 28 mi away at 8,385 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of 13 routes catalogued at Main Amphitheater, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range that spans from 5.6 to 5.12b.