Colorado · Rock climbing · Franktown

The Shakespearean Theatre & Revolution Buttress

12 routes, 9 grades, mixed, sport, and trad climbing in Colorado.

12 routes
5.8 – 5.12a
Sport · Trad · Mixed

Best time to visit The Shakespearean Theatre & Revolution Buttress

Best months: May–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

    43° / 18°

    5 wet

  2. Feb

    44° / 18°

    5 wet

  3. Mar

    52° / 25°

    7 wet

  4. Apr

    58° / 30°

    8 wet

  5. May

    67° / 40°

    10 wet

  6. Jun

    80° / 49°

    10 wet

  7. Jul

    85° / 55°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    82° / 54°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    76° / 46°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    63° / 35°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    52° / 25°

    5 wet

  12. Dec

    43° / 17°

    5 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Elizabeth 2nw, CO, 7.2 mi away at 6,611 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Shakespearean Theatre & Revolution Buttress is a climbing area in Castlewood Canyon State Park in Colorado, managed by State Fish and Wildlife. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots and trails, so it works well as one stop in a longer visit to the park. The most comfortable months for a trip are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 67°F and September highs around 76°F, with July the warmest month at about 85°F. Several other climbing areas and trails lie within a short distance. Coat of Arms Corner and The Rat Cracks, the Buddha Cave area and the Rimrock Trail are all about 0.1 mile away. For an overnight stay, The Pinery RV Lot is about 8 miles off.