Colorado · Rock climbing · Basalt

Illusionist

One of the harder routes at Seven Castles, where climbs range from 5.9 to 5.12b.

5.12a
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Is Illusionist open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in White River National Forest. It doesn't name Illusionist, 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 Illusionist

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

    34° / 4°

  2. Feb

    36° / 6°

  3. Mar

    43° / 13°

  4. Apr

    51° / 21°

  5. May

    63° / 28°

  6. Jun

    75° / 34°

  7. Jul

    81° / 40°

  8. Aug

    80° / 39°

  9. Sep

    71° / 32°

  10. Oct

    61° / 23°

  11. Nov

    45° / 13°

  12. Dec

    34° / 5°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Meredith, CO, 11.5 mi away at 7,825 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of the harder routes catalogued at Seven Castles, where climbs range from 5.9 to 5.12b.

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Local businesses nearby

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

Rifle Climbing Center

Rock Climbing business nearby (~45 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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