The Citadel
The Citadel in Wyoming offers 18 sport climbing routes across 11 difficulty grades.
- 18 routes
- 5.10a – 5.13b
- Sport
Best time to visit The Citadel
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.
Jan
30° / 1°
Feb
31° / 7°
Mar
38° / 13°
Apr
46° / 21°
May
57° / 29°
Jun
69° / 37°
Jul
78° / 43°
Aug
76° / 42°
Sep
67° / 33°
Oct
52° / 23°
Nov
37° / 12°
Dec
29° / 5°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Atlantic City, WY, 17.4 mi away at 7,821 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
The Citadel is a sport climbing area on Bureau of Land Management land within the Lander Field Office in Wyoming, about a mile from Sinks Canyon Campground. It sits close to Hardware Wall and Addiction, two other climbing areas, and the Popo Agie Nature Trail lies just under a mile away, making it easy to pair a climb with a hike or an overnight stay. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Atlantic City weather station run to highs around 78°F in July with lows near 43°F, while winter highs there hover around 30°F and lows drop to 1°F. The area holds 18 sport routes, with grades ranging from 5.10a up to 5.13b. Funk Soul Brother is a 5.12a, Earth Died Screaming is 5.12, and Divine Intervention is 5.13b.
Routes (18)
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