One of several boulders neatly nestled in the bogg...
Description
The Bog is not really a bog at all. It provides more great bouldering in the Poudre Canyon in an idylic setting. A large number of featured granite blocks provide a lot of problems from V3 to Vhard with mostly OK landings. Many of the problems have not had a lot of ascents, so some of the rock is a touch dirty.
Getting There
The Bog is situated about 1/4 mile down the canyon (east) from the 420s. There is a dirt on the right with a curvy road sign, and a dirt road leaving the main road also on the right. Park here in the dirt pullout. Cross the stream and pick up a faint trail that leads to a talus field below the visible cliff band. The boulders are situated along a side meander of the Cache la Poudre.
Castaway is down the trail 10 minutes from the Bog. Sit start in a jug and climb small crimps up the overhang. Much harder than the F-U finger...[more]
Crossing the stream can be hard or easy depending on the water flow and where you go across. Look around a little bit. And DO NOT use the bridge downstream of the parking area. It is a private drive and you will piss off the locals.
Word on the street is that there are "no climbing" signs near the boulders now. Some people that live around there talked to my brother while he was climbing and said that he was trespassing.
By Ricky Newman From: Fort Collins, CO Aug 18, 2006
I recently made a trip to The Bog and noticed a sign as well. At this time, I do not recall if they stated: "NO TRESPASSING" or "NO CLIMBING", but my buddy informed me that further up the trail it is National Forest and not private property. Any additional information on the state of this land would be appreciated.
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