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Riggs' Hill.

Description 

Riggs' Hill is reported to be the site of the first official dinosour excavation in western Colorado. It's named for paleontologist Elmer S. Riggs. The hill is littered with hundreds of sandstone boulders.

Getting There 

Drive west on I-70B and exit onto Redlands Parkway. Continue on Redlands Parkway towards the Colorado National Monument until it becomes South Broadway. Continue on for about 1 more mile and Riggs' Hill is on the right.

The Classics

Featured Route For Riggs' Hill

Alcatraz V4-5  CO : Grand Junction area : ... : Riggs' Hill East

Sit start down to the left of the arete. Pull up into a sloper slot and move up and onto the arete via good holds. Crux is pretty much at the last move on the arete....[more]   Browse More Classics in CO