Colorado · Rock climbing · Bedrock

The Cheeseheads

Near the top of the difficulty span at Naturita and Paradox Valley.

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Best time to visit The Cheeseheads

Best months: April–May 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.

  1. Jan

    40° / 13°

    7 wet · 5 snow

  2. Feb

    47° / 20°

    7 wet · 4 snow

  3. Mar

    59° / 25°

    6 wet · 2 snow

  4. Apr

    66° / 30°

    5 wet

  5. May

    76° / 40°

    6 wet

  6. Jun

    88° / 49°

    4 wet

  7. Jul

    94° / 56°

    7 wet

  8. Aug

    91° / 55°

    7 wet

  9. Sep

    83° / 46°

    6 wet

  10. Oct

    69° / 34°

    5 wet

  11. Nov

    54° / 22°

    5 wet · 1 snow

  12. Dec

    42° / 15°

    7 wet · 4 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Paradox 2n, CO, 2.5 mi away at 5,447 ft. The station sits about 1,400 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of seven climbs catalogued at Naturita and Paradox Valley in this grade range, this route sits near the top of the difficulty span at the crag.

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Red Desert RV Park

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Raven's Rim Adventure Tours

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Canyonlands By Night & Day

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