Texas · Bouldering · Alpine

Armored-Dillo

Entry-level boulder in Limestoner Paradise sector at Big Bend.

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Best time to visit Armored-Dillo

Best months: November–March. 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

    70° / 30°

    2 wet

  2. Feb

    76° / 36°

    2 wet

  3. Mar

    84° / 45°

    2 wet

  4. Apr

    93° / 52°

    2 wet

  5. May

    100° / 63°

    4 wet

  6. Jun

    105° / 72°

    5 wet

  7. Jul

    103° / 72°

    5 wet

  8. Aug

    102° / 71°

    5 wet

  9. Sep

    97° / 66°

    3 wet

  10. Oct

    89° / 54°

    4 wet

  11. Nov

    78° / 41°

    3 wet

  12. Dec

    70° / 31°

    2 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Boquillas Rs, TX, 10.6 mi away at 1,858 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of four boulders catalogued in the Limestoner Paradise sector at Big Bend National Park, this climb sits at the lower end of the grade range established across the crag.

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