Lower Capitalist Crag
Lower Capitalist Crag in Colorado has 14 climbing routes across 10 grades.
- 14 routes
- 5.8 – 5.11b
- Sport · Trad · Mixed
Best time to visit Lower Capitalist Crag
Best months: May–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
44° / 12°
5 wet
Feb
44° / 13°
6 wet
Mar
51° / 21°
7 wet
Apr
56° / 27°
8 wet
May
64° / 36°
10 wet
Jun
76° / 43°
10 wet
Jul
81° / 49°
12 wet
Aug
79° / 47°
12 wet
Sep
73° / 40°
8 wet
Oct
61° / 29°
6 wet
Nov
51° / 20°
5 wet
Dec
44° / 13°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Evergreen, CO, 7 mi away at 6,985 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Lower Capitalist Crag is a climbing area in Clear Creek Canyon Park, Colorado, on county land. It sits among several other climbing spots, including Upper Capitalist Crag, Anarchy Wall and Independence Wall, all about 0.1 mile away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Evergreen show July highs around 81°F with lows near 49°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-40s. For a walk, Chavez Trail is about 0.6 mile away and Travois Trail about a mile off. Clear Creek RV Park and Sourdough Springs Campground are both within about 7 miles for an overnight stay.
Routes (14)
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