Colorado · Rock climbing · Pine

Upper Tan Corridor

Near Pine

23 routes
5.7 – 5.13a
Sport · Trad · Mixed

Best time to visit Upper Tan Corridor

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.

  1. Jan

    34° / 9°

    7 wet

  2. Feb

    36° / 9°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    43° / 16°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    49° / 22°

    9 wet

  5. May

    59° / 30°

    10 wet

  6. Jun

    70° / 38°

    9 wet

  7. Jul

    75° / 43°

    14 wet

  8. Aug

    72° / 42°

    15 wet

  9. Sep

    66° / 35°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    54° / 25°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    42° / 16°

    6 wet

  12. Dec

    33° / 9°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Grant, CO, 15.6 mi away at 8,675 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Upper Tan Corridor is a climbing area in Staunton State Park in Colorado, managed by State Fish and Wildlife. It sits within the park's state park land unit, and the closest town is Grant, about 16 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Grant show July highs around 75°F with lows near 43°F, while winter highs stay in the low to mid 30s. The area is close to other climbing spots. The Dungeon and Staunton Rocks are both about 0.1 mile away. The Staunton Ranch Trail is about 0.2 mile off. For paddling, Elk Creek is about 2.8 miles away.