Blacksmith
Mid-range climb in the Franklin Junction Pillar sector at Scrappy Cliffs.
- 5.8-
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
Best time to visit Blacksmith
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.
Jan
36° / 12°
Feb
39° / 17°
Mar
48° / 23°
Apr
56° / 29°
May
66° / 36°
Jun
76° / 43°
Jul
80° / 51°
Aug
78° / 50°
Sep
71° / 43°
Oct
59° / 32°
Nov
46° / 22°
Dec
36° / 14°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ft Lewis, CO, 8.7 mi away at 7,614 ft. The station sits about 500 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.
One of seven routes catalogued at Scrappy Cliffs, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range from Easy 5th to 5.9+. Located in the Franklin Junction Pillar sector.
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