Colorado · Rock climbing · Basalt

Seven Castles

Seven Castles in Colorado has 9 climbing routes across 7 grades, offering sport and trad options.

9 routes
5.9 – 5.12b
Trad · Sport

Is Seven Castles open right now?

Closure in the area

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

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.

Seven Castles is a climbing area in the Sopris Ranger District of Colorado's White River National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The surrounding district and forest make the obvious base for planning a trip here. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Meredith, CO, put July highs around 81°F with lows near 40°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-30s. Several other destinations sit close by. The Arbaney-Kittle hike is about 1.8 miles away, and the Fryingpan River fishing area is about 2.7 miles off. The Skillet climbing area lies about 3.2 miles away, and Little Maud Campground is about 7.5 miles away for an overnight stay.

Routes (9)

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