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Elevation: 6,986 ft
GPS: 37.33368, -107.88248
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The Turtle Lake area is host to a variety of climbing from bouldering to sport to trad. The rock is all sandstone of varying quality. It is most commonly known for its convenient Bouldering, as it is close to town and right off the road. There are problems of varying difficulties and styles and this is a nice spot for climbers of all abilities. In contrast, the Turtle Lake Cliffs, are far less traveled. They are located right above the boulders and contain a selection of routes from face to crack, and bolted to gear.

Getting There Suggest change

From Durango, drive west on 25th Street (Junction Creek Road) for about 3 miles. When the road comes to a 3-way stop, go right (CR 205) and continue for just over a mile and park at a series of pullouts on the right (south) side of the road near the Roadside Boulder.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Turtle Lake

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
V0 4 PG13
 16
● Angler
Boulder
Bouldering > W Block
V0 4 R
 7
● Gray Beard
Boulder
Bouldering > W Block
V1+ 5
 27
● My 2 Cents
Boulder
Bouldering > Penny Boulder
V2 5+
 35
● Yellow Jacket
Boulder
Bouldering > Rdside Boulder
V2-3 5+
 17
● A Brief History
Boulder
Bouldering > W Block
V3 6A
 68
● Bird Hole Right
Boulder
Bouldering > Big E Block
V3 6A
 46
● Pocket Pool
Boulder
Bouldering > Rdside Boulder
V3 6A
 19
● Broadway Traverse
Boulder
Bouldering > Diamond Block
V4 6B
 18
● There's a Lesson Here
Boulder
Bouldering > Bear Boulder
V4 6B
 15
● Fade Away
Boulder
Bouldering > W Block
V5 6C
 11
● Flexural Strength
Boulder
Bouldering > Tepee Boulder
V5-6 6C+
 21
● Center El Turtle (Dynamo Hum)
Boulder
Bouldering > W Block
V7 7A+
 15
● The Fin (Stand)
Boulder
Bouldering > Big E Block
V8 7B
 8
● Beckoning The Call
Boulder
Bouldering > W Block
V11 8A
 7
● The Fin (Sit)
Boulder
Bouldering > Big E Block
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Angler Bouldering > W Block
 16
V0 4 PG13 Boulder
● Gray Beard Bouldering > W Block
 7
V0 4 R Boulder
● My 2 Cents Bouldering > Penny Boulder
 27
V1+ 5 Boulder
● Yellow Jacket Bouldering > Rdside Boulder
 35
V2 5+ Boulder
● A Brief History Bouldering > W Block
 17
V2-3 5+ Boulder
● Bird Hole Right Bouldering > Big E Block
 68
V3 6A Boulder
● Pocket Pool Bouldering > Rdside Boulder
 46
V3 6A Boulder
● Broadway Traverse Bouldering > Diamond Block
 19
V3 6A Boulder
● There's a Lesson Here Bouldering > Bear Boulder
 18
V4 6B Boulder
● Fade Away Bouldering > W Block
 15
V4 6B Boulder
● Flexural Strength Bouldering > Tepee Boulder
 11
V5 6C Boulder
● Center El Turtle (Dynamo Hum) Bouldering > W Block
 21
V5-6 6C+ Boulder
● The Fin (Stand) Bouldering > Big E Block
 15
V7 7A+ Boulder
● Beckoning The Call Bouldering > W Block
 8
V8 7B Boulder
● The Fin (Sit) Bouldering > Big E Block
 7
V11 8A Boulder
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