Tunnel 1 Trail Boulders
Colorado bouldering area with varied problems and natural rock formations.
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Best time to visit Tunnel 1 Trail Boulders
Best months: April–June and August–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
45° / 23°
4 wet
Feb
46° / 22°
5 wet
Mar
54° / 29°
6 wet
Apr
60° / 35°
8 wet
May
69° / 45°
9 wet
Jun
81° / 55°
7 wet
Jul
87° / 61°
7 wet
Aug
84° / 59°
8 wet
Sep
76° / 51°
6 wet
Oct
64° / 39°
5 wet
Nov
53° / 30°
4 wet
Dec
45° / 23°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ralston Rsvr, CO, 5.6 mi away at 5,900 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Tunnel 1 Trail Boulders is a climbing area in Clear Creek Canyon Park, on county land in Colorado. It sits among a cluster of bouldering spots, with other climbing areas just a short distance away. The most comfortable climbing weather comes in late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show September highs around 76°F with lows near 51°F, and May highs around 69°F. Midsummer is warmer, with July highs near 87°F. The Twilight Zone and Long Boulder climbing areas are each about 0.1 mile away, and the Canal Zone is about 0.2 mile away. For a hike, the Clear Creek Trail is roughly 0.4 mile off.
Routes (4)
Broma's Ponytail(1)
Fridge With No Name Boulder(2)
Traverse Wall(1)
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