Colorado · Rock climbing · New Castle

Mocktail

One of five routes at The Distillery, near the upper end of the grade range.

5.12b
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Is Mocktail open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Best months: April–June and September–October. 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

    36° / 12°

    8 wet · 6 snow

  2. Feb

    42° / 19°

    6 wet · 4 snow

  3. Mar

    53° / 26°

    6 wet · 2 snow

  4. Apr

    60° / 32°

    7 wet · 1 snow

  5. May

    71° / 40°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    82° / 46°

    5 wet

  7. Jul

    89° / 53°

    5 wet

  8. Aug

    86° / 52°

    6 wet

  9. Sep

    78° / 44°

    6 wet

  10. Oct

    65° / 33°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    49° / 24°

    6 wet · 2 snow

  12. Dec

    36° / 15°

    7 wet · 4 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Glenwood Spgs #2, CO, 14.5 mi away at 5,895 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of five routes catalogued at The Distillery, this climb sits near the upper end of the crag's range between 5.11d and 5.12c.

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 (~16 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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