Atomic Energy Crag
Atomic Energy Crag in Colorado has 7 routes across 5 grades, offering sport and trad climbing.
- 7 routes
- 5.9 – 5.12c
- Sport · Trad
Best time to visit Atomic Energy Crag
Best months: March–May and September–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.
Jan
45° / 17°
6 wet · 3 snow
Feb
51° / 23°
7 wet · 2 snow
Mar
61° / 30°
7 wet · 1 snow
Apr
68° / 36°
7 wet
May
79° / 45°
6 wet
Jun
91° / 54°
4 wet
Jul
97° / 62°
7 wet
Aug
94° / 60°
8 wet
Sep
85° / 50°
8 wet
Oct
72° / 37°
7 wet
Nov
57° / 28°
6 wet · 1 snow
Dec
45° / 18°
7 wet · 3 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Uravan, CO, 14.4 mi away at 5,021 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Atomic Energy Crag is a climbing area in Colorado, sitting about 0.1 mile from the town of Naturita. It is a short walk from town, making it an easy addition to a day spent exploring the Naturita area. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Uravan show May highs around 79°F and October highs around 72°F, while July averages climb to about 97°F and winter brings highs in the mid-40s with a few snowy days each month. Ray Motel Boulders, another climbing area, lies just 0.2 mile away. For a change of pace, the Bucktail Draw Loop hike is about 4.4 miles off, and the Paradox Trail is roughly 6.2 miles away. The Wall of The Ancients climbing area is about 9 miles from the crag.
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