Fortress of Solitude
Fortress of Solitude in Colorado has 4 sport climbing routes.
- 4 routes
- 5.12+ – 5.13b
- Sport
Is Fortress of Solitude open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in White River National Forest. It doesn't name Fortress of Solitude, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Green Mountain Reservoir and Ruedi boat ramps closed for the season
Agency closure covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Eagle-Thomasville (400), Burnt Mtn (506), plus NFSR 414 and 416 openings delayed to June 16
Agency closure covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
FSR 314, Crystal River Road, open but be prepared for delays
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
FSR 286, Radical Hill, is closed due to washouts and unsafe conditions
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
White River National Forest lifting fire restrictions on Friday Sept. 25
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · Order 2026 · USFS · White River National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Fortress of Solitude
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.
Jan
34° / 8°
9 wet
Feb
39° / 13°
10 wet
Mar
50° / 23°
10 wet
Apr
58° / 29°
11 wet
May
69° / 36°
10 wet
Jun
81° / 43°
7 wet
Jul
87° / 50°
9 wet
Aug
85° / 49°
10 wet
Sep
76° / 41°
9 wet
Oct
62° / 30°
8 wet
Nov
47° / 20°
9 wet
Dec
36° / 9°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Meeker Ap, CO, 30.1 mi away at 6,390 ft. The station sits about 1,400 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.
Fortress of Solitude is a climbing area in the Rifle Ranger District of White River National Forest in western Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among several other climbing spots and hikes, making it a compact base for a day on the rock or a longer trip in the district. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically June and September. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Meeker run from highs around 81°F with lows near 43°F in June to highs around 76°F with lows near 41°F in September. That station sits roughly 1,400 feet lower than the climbing area, so temperatures here run cooler. Hadley Gulch is just 0.2 miles away, and Zig Zag is about half a mile off. Pup Tent of Solitude and Main Elk Crag are both roughly 0.7 miles from the area. For an overnight stay, Elk Creek Campground lies about 6 miles away.
Routes (4)
Metropolis Sector(4)
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