Colorado · Rock climbing · New Castle

Ent Killer

Mid-range climb among 64 routes at Main Elk Crag.

5.9
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Is Ent Killer open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in White River National Forest. It doesn't name Ent Killer, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Ent Killer

Best months: May–June and August–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

    37° / 10°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    42° / 15°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    55° / 22°

    7 wet

  4. Apr

    62° / 28°

    9 wet

  5. May

    72° / 37°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    83° / 45°

    6 wet

  7. Jul

    88° / 52°

    9 wet

  8. Aug

    85° / 49°

    9 wet

  9. Sep

    79° / 41°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    64° / 30°

    8 wet

  11. Nov

    49° / 20°

    7 wet

  12. Dec

    37° / 11°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rifle 3ene, CO, 11.7 mi away at 5,469 ft. The station sits about 1,000 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 64 routes catalogued at Main Elk Crag, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range from 5.7 to 5.13a.

Local businesses nearby

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

Rifle Climbing Center

Rock Climbing business nearby (~15 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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