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Conditions at Shelf Road

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Mike Griffin · · Lakewood · Joined Mar 2019 · Points: 0

Hey - fairly new to outdoor climbing over the last year, and super stoked to go check out Shelf Road.
Does anybody know what conditions are like there right now? Is it too snowy/wet, or is there some climbing there that's GTG?
Also, is there any forum similar to 303 Trail Monitor that is really the place to check all the time for Front Range climbing conditions?
Thanks!

ROC · · Denver, CO · Joined Feb 2003 · Points: 155

CDOT Cameras can be helpful:

https://cotrip.org/map.htm#/roadConditions

Travis Bieber · · Fort Collins · Joined Sep 2015 · Points: 1,216
ROC wrote: CDOT Cameras can be helpful:

https://cotrip.org/map.htm#/roadConditions

Funny cause this reply was unhelpful

Adam bloc · · San Golderino, Calirado · Joined Dec 2012 · Points: 3,140

Shelf sees little snow compared to the front range and it tends to melt off by the next morning. Though, conditions can go from perfect to hail/rain/clouds out of nowhere this time of year.
The NOAA weather page on Shelf gives air temp and tends to underestimate how warm a sunny wall can be. Most of the time you can show up and dance the crag to your comfort level .
Be flexible, give it a try and Shelf provides!

Mike Griffin · · Lakewood · Joined Mar 2019 · Points: 0
Adam Block wrote: Shelf sees little snow compared to the front range and it tends to melt off within the next morning. Though, conditions can go from perfect to hail or rain or clouds out of nowhere in the winter/spring.
The NOAA weather page on Shelf gives air temp and tends to underestimate how warm a sunny wall can be. Most of the time you can show up and dance the crag to your comfort level .
Be flexible, give it a try and Shelf provides!

Right on; thanks!

Brandon Ribblett · · The road · Joined Mar 2016 · Points: 80

shelf is hot. and snow doesnt stick to the rocks. game on. 

ErikaNW · · Golden, CO · Joined Sep 2010 · Points: 410

You might have some snow to hike through to get to the crags depending on where you climb, but if you are in the sun it can be t-shirt weather even if temps are in the low 40's.

Derek Lawrence · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 710

The Wunderground Garden Park station has a webcam. The station is located at “Jim likes ranch” which is just a few miles south of Shelf.  Often points towards the ground but that’s good for checking snow levels. 

Brandon Ribblett · · The road · Joined Mar 2016 · Points: 80

i would doubt theres much or any snow at shelf.

mountainhick · · Black Hawk, CO · Joined Mar 2009 · Points: 120
curt86iroc · · Lakewood, CO · Joined Dec 2014 · Points: 274

do i know you??

Graham Johnson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2006 · Points: 0

You could also give red canyon cycles in canon city a call- the owner is a climber and i’ve heard him give conditions reports to folks. 

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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