Colorado · Rock climbing · Franktown

Coat of Arms Corner and The Rat Cracks

5 climbing routes in Colorado spanning 3 grades with mixed protection.

5 routes
5.7 – 5.9+
Mixed

Best time to visit Coat of Arms Corner and The Rat Cracks

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.

  1. Jan

    43° / 18°

    5 wet

  2. Feb

    44° / 18°

    5 wet

  3. Mar

    52° / 25°

    7 wet

  4. Apr

    58° / 30°

    8 wet

  5. May

    67° / 40°

    10 wet

  6. Jun

    80° / 49°

    10 wet

  7. Jul

    85° / 55°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    82° / 54°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    76° / 46°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    63° / 35°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    52° / 25°

    5 wet

  12. Dec

    43° / 17°

    5 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Elizabeth 2nw, CO, 7.2 mi away at 6,611 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Coat of Arms Corner and The Rat Cracks is a climbing area in Castlewood Canyon State Park in Colorado, managed by State Fish and Wildlife. It sits among a cluster of climbing and hiking spots within the park, so it works well as a stop in a longer visit to the canyon. The most comfortable months for a trip are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 67°F and September highs around 76°F, with July the warmest month at about 85°F. Several other destinations lie just a tenth of a mile away, including the Shakespearean Theatre & Revolution Buttress, the Rimrock Trail and the Climber's access (Castlewood Canyon C-Section). For an overnight stay, The Pinery RV Lot is about 8 miles off.

Routes (5)