Colorado · Rock climbing · Almont

Car Killer Crack

The easiest of five routes at Car Killer Buttress.

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Is Car Killer Crack open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. It doesn't name Car Killer Crack, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Car Killer Crack

Best months: June–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.

  1. Jan

    29° / -8°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    33° / -5°

    8 wet

  3. Mar

    40° / 4°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    47° / 18°

    8 wet

  5. May

    58° / 29°

    8 wet

  6. Jun

    69° / 36°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    72° / 42°

    11 wet

  8. Aug

    70° / 41°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    64° / 34°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    54° / 25°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    40° / 13°

    8 wet

  12. Dec

    28° / -4°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Taylor Park, CO, 9.7 mi away at 9,179 ft. The station sits about 600 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of five routes catalogued at Car Killer Buttress, this climb sits at the lower end of the crag's range which extends to 5.12a.

Local businesses nearby

Outfitters and businesses near Almont. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

Four Seasons RV Park

Rock Climbing business nearby (~47 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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