Colorado · Rock climbing · Colorado Springs

Splitter

Mid-range climb at Mt. Harmon combining bolts and placed gear protection.

5.9+
grade: Mixed
style

Is Splitter open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 11 alerts for Pike and San Isabel National Forests.

FSR 286, Radical Hill, is closed due to washouts and unsafe conditions
Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Interlaken Hotel Tree Hazards
Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Sharpe Fire Update
Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Turquoise Lake Road (County Road 4) Closure
Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Waldo Canyon Burn Area Closure
Agency alert covering Pikes Peak Ranger District · Order 02-12-09-24-07 · USFS · Pikes Peak Ranger District

As of Oct 21, 5:55 pm MDT · Source: USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Splitter

Best months: May–June and 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
39° / 13°
5 wet
Feb
39° / 14°
6 wet
Mar
45° / 20°
7 wet
Apr
50° / 26°
8 wet
May
59° / 33°
10 wet
Jun
70° / 42°
11 wet
Jul
74° / 46°
16 wet
Aug
72° / 45°
16 wet
Sep
66° / 39°
9 wet
Oct
56° / 30°
6 wet
Nov
46° / 19°
5 wet
Dec
39° / 13°
5 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ruxton Park, CO, 11.1 mi away at 9,060 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of five routes catalogued at Mt. Harmon's Perch sector, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's 3rd to 5.11 range. It takes both bolts and placed gear on the same line.