Naturita and Paradox Valley

AH bouldering along Long Park Road, Paradox Valley...

Description 

The "Wild Wild West" is a remote area of western Colorado near Naturita. With no nearby population centers climbing in this area is wide open. Most of the rock is sandstone, with everything from short crags to pinnacles to long sandstone cracks.

The best source of information on this area is Charlie Fowler's guidebook, the Wild Wild West.

Getting There 

Approach from the south through the Telluride area, from the northwest from Grand Junction through Unaweep, or from the south in the Moab / Indian Creek area.

Unfortunately Charlie Fowler's excellent website is gone. Here's a link to the archive of it: http://web.archive.org/web/20061207011051/http://www.charlie>>>>>

The Classics

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Psycho-Path 5.9+  CO : Naturita and Paradox Valley : ... : Psycho Tower

Utah has Castleton. Arizona has the Mace. Oregon has Monkey Face. And Colorado has Psycho Tower. A fine route on a fine tower - a must do for those who appreciate a good summit.Although generously bolted, this isn't a sport climb. Trad gear and skills are needed!Pitch 1: Start from a bolted anchor at the saddle on the north side. Follow two bolts up and step right (big air!!) into a crack / corner. Climb this to a ledge, up a step to anot...[more]   Browse More Classics in CO