Colorado · Rock climbing · Lyons

The Watchtower Corner

Mid-range route in the Watchtower sector of South Fork of St. Vrain Canyon.

5.8
grade
Trad Gear
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Best time to visit The Watchtower Corner

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.

  1. Jan

    32° / 14°

  2. Feb

    35° / 15°

  3. Mar

    42° / 20°

  4. Apr

    46° / 23°

  5. May

    56° / 32°

  6. Jun

    69° / 38°

  7. Jul

    74° / 44°

  8. Aug

    73° / 43°

  9. Sep

    66° / 36°

  10. Oct

    52° / 29°

  11. Nov

    41° / 20°

  12. Dec

    33° / 14°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Allenspark 3nw, CO, 6.8 mi away at 8,500 ft. The station sits about 1,000 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.

One of 92 routes catalogued at South Fork of St. Vrain Canyon, this climb falls in the middle range of the crag's 5.2 to 5.12b span. Located in the Watchtower sector.

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