Alpenglow Boulder  Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Lat, Long:  40.1379, -105.585 Map Page Views:  1,451. Good page?    Administrators:  Ben Mottinger, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monomaniac, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  Andy Librande on Dec 28, 2009 Make this area a Favorite What's New   Print a Mini-Guide with routes Add Route  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event

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Description 

The Alpenglow boulder is one of the furthest boulders from the main parking lot, it is also one of the most scenic.

Located in a wide-open field this round egg of a boulder holds a couple fun easy to moderate problems with spectacular views of the Indian Peaks Wilderness.

Getting There 

Two ways to get to this boulder:

4x4 Road: Take the 4x4 road via foot or high clearance vehicle for ~3.5 miles to the end of the road. At this point there is a parking lot with a footbridge over the river. Head over the river and take the trail to the right (West) until you see this boulder right along the trail in a clearing. About 5-10 mins from the footbridge.

Buchanan Pass Trail: Take the foot trail from the parking lot trailhead for ~3.5 miles until you see this boulder in an open clearing.

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Warm-up V0  CO : Lyons : ... : Alpenglow Boulder

On the backside of the boulder are several easier but fun problems. The main warm-up is perfect to stretch after hiking in 3.5 miles. Downclimb is next to the prow problem. ...[more]   Browse More Classics in CO

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