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Description 

One of Buena Vista's largest Crags. Holds more than 20 climbs including sport, mixed and trad routes.


Getting There 

From Buena Vista, take CR 371. Take a [right] on CR 375. At the top of the switch backs there is a parking area on the left.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Turtle Rocks:
Dr. Who   5.7     Trad, 1 pitch, 50 feet   
You Call Yourself a Thief?   5.10a     Trad, Sport, 1 pitch   
Knobs   5.10     Sport, 1 pitch   
Cisco Kid   5.10c     Trad, Sport, 1 pitch, 60 feet   
40oz of Freedom   5.10+     Trad, 1 pitch   
Saw Blade   5.11a     Sport, 2 pitches   
Knobs Up   5.11c     Sport, 1 pitch   
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Featured Route For Turtle Rocks
Unloved starts below the first roof, heads left briefly, then follows the dihedral and goes up and out the roof through the 'U' in the skyline.

Unloved C2  CO : Buena Vista : Turtle Rocks
Unloved starts at a brief overhanging section, then travels through a 30' dihedral followed by three bolts through then a very steep final section. The entire route overhangs by at least 15'.Free attempts have been made with a suggested minimum grade of .12b. The project is open....[more]   Browse More Classics in CO


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By Doug Ranck
Aug 9, 2007

Turtle Rock climbs are a few that are listed here. The guide book refers to this area as Turtle Rock. There are a lot of great climbs here.

By Hallie
May 26, 2008

Quick comment on "getting there" - from Buena Vista, head north on 371 and then turn right (east) onto 375, not left.

By Doug Lintz
From: Kearney, NE
Jun 27, 2008

There's plenty of free camping here (even a port-a-john) but this area appears to the local hangout for parties. Be prepared for loud music and random screaming all night.