Colorado · Rock climbing · Leadville

Finback

Mid-range route among nine climbs catalogued at Finback Crags.

5.10d
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Is Finback open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Leadville Ranger District. It doesn't name Finback, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Leadville Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Finback

No month here meets our mild-weather rule. 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

    27° / 3°

    15 wet · 15 snow

  2. Feb

    29° / 3°

    15 wet · 15 snow

  3. Mar

    35° / 8°

    14 wet · 14 snow

  4. Apr

    40° / 15°

    13 wet · 13 snow

  5. May

    49° / 25°

    10 wet · 8 snow

  6. Jun

    61° / 34°

    8 wet · 2 snow

  7. Jul

    67° / 40°

    13 wet

  8. Aug

    64° / 39°

    15 wet

  9. Sep

    58° / 32°

    11 wet · 2 snow

  10. Oct

    47° / 21°

    9 wet · 7 snow

  11. Nov

    35° / 11°

    12 wet · 12 snow

  12. Dec

    27° / 3°

    15 wet · 15 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Climax, CO, 11.6 mi away at 11,344 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of nine routes catalogued at Finback Crags, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range from 5.10a to 5.13a.

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Local businesses nearby

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

Four Seasons RV Park

Rock Climbing business nearby (~49 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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