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| Elevation: | 8,165 ft |
| GPS: | 38.497, -106.948 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 76,089 total · 397/month |
| Shared By: | Terry Fisher on Jul 27, 2002 |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac |
Description
Living in Gunnnison, CO, I have noticed a peculiar absence of information on climbing in this area. The stellar climbing is often overshadowed by, of course, the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Located four miles outside of Gunnison, Hartman Rocks is a great area for those interested in a multi-sport environment. It is a multi-use area with miles of off-road and mountain bike trails, free camping, and of course great rock climbing. The rock is a granite, often compared to J-tree, bomber in most areas and loose and crumbly in others. All types of climbing can be done here; however, it has mostly bolted routes (5.5-5.12+), great bouldering in the V-easy to V-hard range, with a few trad cracks thrown in for good measure. Most routes can be accessed from the parking areas of the crags with anchors for top-ropes too. Some classics include Buddha's Belly, Tiger Stripe Wall, and Super Slabs. The climbing community has been putting up routes here for years, but new opportunity abounds. If you see a line you want to try, if it can't go clean, bolting is not frowned upon. Ammenities can be found in Gunnison ranging from a KOA campground to restaurants and even a hospital! lol Rock and Roll Sports in Gunnison is a great place for beta (free climbing guide), and local climbers are friendly and a great source for info.
Getting There
Gunnison is located on US 50 between Salida and Montrose. Heading west out of town on US 50 (Tomichi) you will see a sign for Hartman Rocks (if you cross a bridge you've gone too far.) The KOA campground is shortly on the right and after about 2 miles you will see the entrance to the park on the right. Stay on the dirt road going up a heavily washboarded hill. Once at the top make your second left and the crags are located on the left (east) side of the road. There are numerous different areas to climb at, the first prominent pulloff on the left being the Buddha's Belly Area.
Classic Climbing Routes at Hartman Rocks
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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Are there any new areas you could advise me on that would have softer climbs? Are there any new 5.8-5.11 climbs near Gods Crag?
Any information much appreciated! May 25, 2004
Batesville, AR
If you're climbing in Gunny, your first stop should be Rock and Roll. You'll get expert advice, find any gear you may need, and get beta on crags that aren't listed in any guide. Go there. Jun 14, 2006
Durango, Colorado
gunnisonriverfestival.com/g…
or give me a call 970-943-7053 or email: lmehall@western.edu May 12, 2009
BRINGS live music to the natural rock ampitheatre within Hartman Rocks Recreation Area...come check it out!!! May 19, 2011
Missoula, Montana
Gunnison, Colorado
Olathe, CO
Please remove this bolt. The problems on this boulder were all done ground up.
I know it can be hard to find info on things around the Gunnison Valley, so you may not have known that all the main features on this boulder had already been climbed. If you would like to toprope or inspect the lines on rappel, a ground anchor can be constructed on all sides of the boulder.
Thanks,
Will Anglin May 7, 2017