Goose Creek/Molly Gulch Campground

Description 

Referred to as the "Inner Platte" in some guidebooks, this area has the South Platte's largest collection of granite domes. The settings are generally very pleasant and the approaches short. Areas definitely worth visiting include: Sheep Rock, Helen's Dome, Baby Helen and Acid Rock.

The climbing, the quality and texture of the rock is somewhat unlike that of the rest of the Platte. Knobs, feldspar crystals and dyke's provide superb friction and face climbing. Its similar but much more featured than the climbing compared to The Dome in the Catherdral Spires area. Helen's Dome and Acid rock also have some good crack climbs as well.

The Molly Gulch Campground is closed indefinitely due to the Hayman Fire. Please see the USFS for details.

Getting There 

Please refer to the individual areas for specific details on how to find them.

Featured Route For Goose Creek/Molly Gulch Campground

The Infidel 5.11b/c R  CO : South Platte : The Infidel

Pitch one - Climb the 5.9+ slab protected by two bolts (1/4 inch buttonheads) that leads to the prominent, double hand cracks.Pitch two - Climb the double cracks (5.8) up into the right-facing dihedral.Pitch three - ID the left-tending, rising traverse. Climb out of the dihedral onto the face protected by bolts. Then climb the thin crack and face holds (5.11) to gain the belay ledge.Pitch four - Climb the beautiful 5.9 hand crack to the summit....[more]