Reynolds Hill is a great place not too far from Central Vedauwoo, and isn't nearly as crowded. This has got to be one of the prettiest areas at Vedauwoo-not nearly as much highway noise, stands of aspen trees, and quiet meadows for lounging at the base.
There are a ton of routes here in all ranges of difficulty. Classics would include Moors Crossing at 5.6, or the stellar cracks in the Climb and Punishment alcove. Most of the routes are cracks(like everywhere at Vedauwoo), but some have a bit of face climbing too.
Getting There
Drive about 2.5 miles past the main Vedauwoo turnoff to Road 700D. Turn left, and shortly after park at the locked gate. Hike to the junction with 700CD, where you turn right. Walk down the old road to the stream, and pick up a decent trail which heads towards the rock. The hike takes about 30 minutes, and is very pleasant.
Apparently there wasn't a locked gate on the road when the Vedauwoo guide was published, so the description here is a bit different than the guide.
A great line with a wild crux. In the same alcove as Climb and Punishment and just to it's right, merging with C&P after about 60 feet. Climbs nice stemming handcrack. As it widens, brace yourself and fire the intimidating and not so obvious crux. A #3 Camalot (or larger) will protect the crux move at the 'pod.' I'll only give you one clue, don't layback....[more]
This is one of the most beautiful areas of Vedauwoo. If this place were named "Yosemite," everyone would be here! There are some really classic lines on Climb and Punishment, and Gorilla Rock has some superb established climbs, and some lines are too good to miss whether they are in the book or not. Very isolated area, quiet, and away from the crowds.
This area doesn't see nearly enough traffic as the climbing deserves. That said, it also has the lowest quality rock of any of the areas in Vedauwoo (Roof Ranch seems to have the best). Bring a helmet and be ready for small to large rock fall. Nexus and Moor Crossing both start in a particularly grainy chimney.
While it is always a pretty good idea to wear a helmet, I think the previous comment is a bit exaggerated. I've climbed at Reynold's extensively and have never had any problems with rockfall. I think the rock out there is actually quite good and sports some cool knobby crystal face climbing on routes such as Achille's Last Stand (AKA Aint Crack Headwall) and Bad Man with a Devil's Hand.
Reynolds Hill
Print a Mini-Guide - Includes Routes!
RSS Feed
