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Elevation: 6,986 ft 2,129 m
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 R
 7
● Gray Beard
Boulder
Bouldering > W Block
V1+ 5
 35
● My 2 Cents
Boulder
Bouldering > Penny Boulder
V2 5+
 38
● Yellow Jacket
Boulder
Bouldering > Rdside Boulder
V2-3 5+
 20
● A Brief History
Boulder
Bouldering > W Block
V3 6A
 77
● Bird Hole Right
Boulder
Bouldering > Big E Block
V3 6A
 52
● Pocket Pool
Boulder
Bouldering > Rdside Boulder
V3 6A
 24
● Broadway Traverse
Boulder
Bouldering > Diamond Block
V3 6A
 12
● Culture Lost (Pimp Slap)
Boulder
Bouldering > Rdside Boulder
V3 6A
 13
● Dirty Shirt
Boulder
Bouldering > Rdside Boulder
V5 6C
 16
● Flexural Strength
Boulder
Bouldering > Tepee Boulder
V5-6 6C+
 27
● Center El Turtle (Dynamo Hum)
Boulder
Bouldering > W Block
V7 7A+
 21
● The Fin (Stand)
Boulder
Bouldering > Big E Block
V8 7B
 13
● Beckoning The Call
Boulder
Bouldering > W Block
V11 8A
 10
● The Fin (Sit)
Boulder
Bouldering > Big E Block
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 6
● Ghost Boy
Sport
Turtle Lake Cliffs
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Gray Beard Bouldering > W Block
 7
V0 4 R Boulder
● My 2 Cents Bouldering > Penny Boulder
 35
V1+ 5 Boulder
● Yellow Jacket Bouldering > Rdside Boulder
 38
V2 5+ Boulder
● A Brief History Bouldering > W Block
 20
V2-3 5+ Boulder
● Bird Hole Right Bouldering > Big E Block
 77
V3 6A Boulder
● Pocket Pool Bouldering > Rdside Boulder
 52
V3 6A Boulder
● Broadway Traverse Bouldering > Diamond Block
 24
V3 6A Boulder
● Culture Lost (Pimp Slap) Bouldering > Rdside Boulder
 12
V3 6A Boulder
● Dirty Shirt Bouldering > Rdside Boulder
 13
V3 6A Boulder
● Flexural Strength Bouldering > Tepee Boulder
 16
V5 6C Boulder
● Center El Turtle (Dynamo Hum) Bouldering > W Block
 27
V5-6 6C+ Boulder
● The Fin (Stand) Bouldering > Big E Block
 21
V7 7A+ Boulder
● Beckoning The Call Bouldering > W Block
 13
V8 7B Boulder
● The Fin (Sit) Bouldering > Big E Block
 10
V11 8A Boulder
● Ghost Boy Turtle Lake Cliffs
 6
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
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