The Rotwand
Rotwand, The is a climbing crag in Colorado with 6 routes.
Photo: mmehnert217, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)- 6 routes
- 5.6 – 5.9+
- Trad
Best time to visit The Rotwand
Best months: April–June and August–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.
Jan
45° / 23°
4 wet
Feb
46° / 22°
5 wet
Mar
54° / 29°
6 wet
Apr
60° / 35°
8 wet
May
69° / 45°
9 wet
Jun
81° / 55°
7 wet
Jul
87° / 61°
7 wet
Aug
84° / 59°
8 wet
Sep
76° / 51°
6 wet
Oct
64° / 39°
5 wet
Nov
53° / 30°
4 wet
Dec
45° / 23°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ralston Rsvr, CO, 7.5 mi away at 5,900 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Rotwand is a climbing area within Eldorado Canyon State Park in Colorado, managed by State Fish and Wildlife. It sits among several other climbing spots and trails, making it an easy addition to a day spent exploring the park's rock and hiking routes. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 76°F, with lows near 45°F and 51°F. July is the warmest month, with highs averaging about 87°F. Several climbing areas and trails lie right around Rotwand, including Streamside Trail and Physical Crag, both about 0.1 mile away, and the West Ridge Climbing Access Trail at about 0.3 mile. For an overnight stay, Winiger Ridge campground is about 4.9 miles away.
Routes (6)
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