Wild Rock

Jay Knower under the belly of the Wild Thing roof

Description 

Home to two of the finest sport routes on Independence Pass--as well as one of area's best looking open projects--Wild Rock is a crag not to miss. The harder routes on the east face get morning sun and afternoon shade.

Getting There 

Park on the right side of the road approximately a 1/4 mile before the upper boulderfield (1/2 mile past mile marker 52). Cross the highway, pick up a small path through the woods, and head up the talus above to the obvious giant boulder sitting on the hillside.

The Classics

Featured Route For Wild Rock

Wild Thing 5.12d  CO : Independence Pass : Wild Rock

Another Pass classic at the grade. Steep juggy climbing up a corner, leads to a cool roof encounter, and a good rest after the crux. A few more technical moves, gain the chains. A great antidote to the generally thin climbing on the Pass....[more]   Browse More Classics in CO