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Loch Lomond 
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Swissco 

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Nearby Mountain Bike Rides

Betasso - Canyon Loop and Benjamin Trail
A solid ride close to Boulder that is often ridden from town. Near Boulder, CO
Nelson Loop
The topmost section of Hall Ranch - a beautiful, rolling singletrack trail for everyone. Near Lyons, CO
Heil Ranch
A good intermediate ride relatively close to Boulder, with many options for linking to other trails. Near Lyons, CO
Wapiti Trail
The main trail at Heil climbing up from the trailhead to the Ponderosa loop and beyond. Near Lyons, CO
Ponderosa Loop
A short intermediate loop at the top of Heil Ranch, with moderate terrain and a scenic overlook. Near Lyons, CO
Wild Turkey Trail
A newer trail section at Heil connecting the Ponderosa Loop with the Picture Rock trail to Lyons. Near Lyons, CO
From MP's sister site: MTB Project

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Bob Horan bouldering at Swissco, Fall River Road ...

Description 

There are various climbing options in this area. They range from roadside cragging to subalpine bouldering. Most of these are accessed via I-70 and/or the Fall River Rd.

Addendum: the Fall River Road slab was moved to the Dumont vicinity area.


Getting There 

See each rock for directions.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Idaho Springs:
Marmot Dihedral   5.7     Trad, TR, Alpine, 1 pitch, 65 feet   Loch Lomond : Corner Area
Marmot Arete   5.9-     Trad, TR, Alpine, 1 pitch, 65 feet   Loch Lomond : Corner Area
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Featured Route For Idaho Springs
Jeff Hovart finishing up Highlords.

Highlords Traverse V1  CO : Idaho Springs : ... : Hump Area
Not too hard, but nice and long, every move is fun. Going from right to left is a bit harder in one area near the middle...[more]   Browse More Classics in CO