V-Mountain aka V Rock
V-Mountain (V Rock) in Colorado has 13 routes across 9 grades, offering sport and trad climbing.
- 13 routes
- 5.9 – 5.12b/c
- Trad · Sport
Is V-Mountain aka V Rock open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name V-Mountain aka V Rock, so check the source for the area it covers.
Multiple roads and trails damaged by flooding on SJNF
Agency closure covering San Juan National Forest · USFS · San Juan National Forest
Bear Activity High Across San Juan National Forest
Agency alert covering San Juan National Forest · USFS · San Juan National Forest
West Fork Road and Bridge Closure Order
Agency alert covering Pagosa Ranger District · Order 02-13-06-25-19 · USFS · Pagosa Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · San Juan National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit V-Mountain aka V Rock
Best months: June–July 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.
Jan
34° / -2°
4 wet
Feb
38° / 1°
4 wet
Mar
45° / 11°
5 wet
Apr
53° / 20°
4 wet
May
62° / 28°
4 wet
Jun
74° / 34°
6 wet
Jul
79° / 41°
12 wet
Aug
76° / 40°
14 wet
Sep
70° / 33°
9 wet
Oct
59° / 23°
5 wet
Nov
47° / 11°
4 wet
Dec
35° / 0°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hermit 8 Se, CO, 46.2 mi away at 8,949 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
V-Mountain, also known as V Rock, is a climbing area in the South San Juan Wilderness, part of the Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest in Colorado. The Forest Service manages the land, and the spot sits within designated wilderness. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. A nearby weather station records typical July highs around 79°F with lows near 41°F, though that station sits well below the summit, so temperatures up high run cooler. Late spring and early fall are milder, with typical May highs around 62°F and September highs near 70°F. V Rock is a hike about 0.7 miles away, and Buckles Lake and Navajo Peak are both within about a mile and a half. For an overnight stay, Blanco River Group Campground lies roughly 5 miles off.
Routes (13)
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