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Elevation: 6,986 ft 2,129 m
GPS: 37.33368, -107.88248
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Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC

Description Suggest change

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.

79 Total Climbs

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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
V1+ 5
 31
My 2 Cents
Boulder
V2 5+
 38
Yellow Jacket
Boulder
V2-3 5+
 18
A Brief History
Boulder
V3 6A
 70
Bird Hole Right
Boulder
V3 6A
 49
Pocket Pool
Boulder
V3 6A
 21
Broadway Traverse
Boulder
V4 6B
 19
There's a Lesson Here
Boulder
V4 6B
 18
Fade Away
Boulder
V5 6C
 13
Flexural Strength
Boulder
V5-6 6C+
 25
Center El Turtle (Dynamo Hum)
Boulder
V7 7A+
 18
The Fin (Stand)
Boulder
V8 7B
 12
Beckoning The Call
Boulder
V11 8A
 9
The Fin (Sit)
Boulder
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 6
Ghost Boy
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Gray Beard Bouldering > W Block
 7
V0 4 R Boulder
My 2 Cents Bouldering > Penny Boulder
 31
V1+ 5 Boulder
Yellow Jacket Bouldering > Rdside Boulder
 38
V2 5+ Boulder
A Brief History Bouldering > W Block
 18
V2-3 5+ Boulder
Bird Hole Right Bouldering > Big E Block
 70
V3 6A Boulder
Pocket Pool Bouldering > Rdside Boulder
 49
V3 6A Boulder
Broadway Traverse Bouldering > Diamond Block
 21
V3 6A Boulder
There's a Lesson Here Bouldering > Bear Boulder
 19
V4 6B Boulder
Fade Away Bouldering > W Block
 18
V4 6B Boulder
Flexural Strength Bouldering > Tepee Boulder
 13
V5 6C Boulder
Center El Turtle (Dynamo Hum) Bouldering > W Block
 25
V5-6 6C+ Boulder
The Fin (Stand) Bouldering > Big E Block
 18
V7 7A+ Boulder
Beckoning The Call Bouldering > W Block
 12
V8 7B Boulder
The Fin (Sit) Bouldering > Big E Block
 9
V11 8A Boulder
Ghost Boy Turtle Lake Cliffs
 6
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
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