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Ute Valley Park

Ute Valley Park in Colorado has 8 bouldering routes across 4 grades.

8 routes
V0 – V5
Bouldering

Best time to visit Ute Valley Park

Best months: May–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

    43° / 16°

  2. Feb

    44° / 17°

  3. Mar

    51° / 24°

  4. Apr

    57° / 31°

  5. May

    65° / 40°

  6. Jun

    76° / 50°

  7. Jul

    81° / 55°

  8. Aug

    79° / 54°

  9. Sep

    72° / 47°

  10. Oct

    60° / 33°

  11. Nov

    50° / 24°

  12. Dec

    42° / 16°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cumbre Vista - Colorado Spgs 1, CO, 8 mi away at 6,942 ft. The station sits about 500 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.

Ute Valley Park is a city-managed climbing area in Colorado, sitting on its own city land about 8 miles from the weather station at Cumbre Vista, which makes it a convenient reference for planning a trip. It works as a compact base for climbers and others who want to pair a boulder or a trail with something else within a short walk or ride. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby weather station show July highs around 81°F with lows near 55°F, while winter brings highs in the low 40s and lows in the teens. Nacho's Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Winding Woods mountain biking area is 0.2 mile off. Climbers can also reach Galley, The and Cube Boulder within half a mile. For an overnight stay, Garden of the Gods RV Resort is about 4.3 miles away.

Routes (8)

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