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.

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]