Colorado · Rock climbing · Frisco

Sunshine Buttress (aka Wichita Wall)

Sunshine Buttress (aka Wichita Wall) in Colorado has 17 climbing routes across 13 grades.

17 routes
5.6 – 5.11
Mixed · Trad · Sport

Is Sunshine Buttress (aka Wichita Wall) open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in White River National Forest. It doesn't name Sunshine Buttress (aka Wichita Wall), 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 Sunshine Buttress (aka Wichita Wall)

Best months: June–July. 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

    31° / 1°

    12 wet

  2. Feb

    33° / 4°

    11 wet

  3. Mar

    41° / 10°

    11 wet

  4. Apr

    47° / 18°

    11 wet

  5. May

    58° / 26°

    10 wet

  6. Jun

    69° / 33°

    9 wet

  7. Jul

    75° / 38°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    73° / 37°

    13 wet

  9. Sep

    66° / 30°

    10 wet

  10. Oct

    54° / 21°

    8 wet

  11. Nov

    41° / 11°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    32° / 3°

    11 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dillon 1 E, CO, 5.8 mi away at 9,065 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Sunshine Buttress, also known as Wichita Wall, is a climbing area in the Dillon Ranger District of White River National Forest in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Dome, The about 0.1 mile away and White Cliff about 0.3 mile away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Dillon show July highs around 75°F with lows near 38°F, while winter highs stay in the low 30s. The closest mountain biking is on the Mount Royal-Peak One Connect, about half a mile away, and the North Tenmile Trail is about 0.6 mile off. For an overnight stay, Peak One Campground is about 2.8 miles away, and Old Dillon Reservoir #87 offers lake fishing about 3.3 miles away.

Routes (17)

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