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Owl Roofs

Wyoming > Rawlins Area

Description

Rawlins Wyoming: home to the state Pen and many happily released felons. It is often thought of as the armpit of Wyoming, but this place has a few things to offer the weary traveler: Owl Roofs and great mexican food. The rock is quality quartzite. There are two main roofs, the western most of the two is larger and more featured. The best problem begins on the western roof. Begin on its right side and traverse left 15 ft. to the wobbly jug, then fire straight out for 20 ft. on good holds to the lip. Harder variations go left and right once you pass the wobbly jug. This place is certainly not a destination, but it will provide a good hour of quality bouldering and a good excuse to get out of the car. A crash pad is nice at the lip but not necessary. The name comes from a group of 4 fledgling great-horned owls that were perched on one of the roofs.

Getting There

From the eastern most Rawlins exit on I-80 drive west toward town, turn right (north) just past McDonalds. Continue north for about 1.5 miles, turn left at the junction (turning right goes to Casper and Lander) and continue west and southwest for about another 1.5 miles, then turn right into the national guard armory parking lot. The roofs are immediately north of the old prision on the north side of town. From the National Guard Armory the roofs are 200 meters WNW.

Routes from Left to Right

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Even deer like to boulder
[Hide Photo] Even deer like to boulder
shit shelf
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Western roof, armory in the distance.
[Hide Photo] Western roof, armory in the distance.
Western roof.
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Eastern roof.
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From National Guard Armory.
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Michael Molony
Chattanooga
[Hide Comment] is there any more beta on different problems (names, grades, etc)? I'm going to be in rawlins for the weekend and was just curious. This place sounds like a good way to kill a few hours Apr 7, 2009
Conor Raney
Pinedale, WY
[Hide Comment] I'm gonna stop by here today on my way through. I will add routes and grades. I will need help on names and FA's. lol, if no one wants to help me with names and such, I will take credit as well as name them.... :) Oct 22, 2010
Conor Raney
Pinedale, WY
[Hide Comment] Pictures do not do justice to this place...I stopped here on my way thru and loved it. Funnest boulder sesh I've had in a while. Wish it was closer to me...a great way to train!! Will post pictures, routes, grades, etc. Will need your help natedawg. :)

PS- thank you for at least informing everyone on this area, cuz its fun climbing and not a waste of my time. Next time I'm through I might clean all the owl shit and move the firepit and trash. Oct 25, 2010
Conor Raney
Pinedale, WY
Conor Raney
Pinedale, WY
[Hide Comment] SO....my method of claiming FA's and such isn't getting info from anyone. So I'll ask again, does anyone know FA info/names/grades?? haha. Aug 28, 2011
Conor Raney
Pinedale, WY
[Hide Comment] SO....my method of claiming FA's and such isn't getting info from anyone. So I'll ask again, does anyone know FA info/names/grades?? haha. Aug 28, 2011
Daniel Winsor
Bishop, CA
[Hide Comment] Fantastic little bouldering spot. The rock is frictiony, purpleish quartzite... Super unusual. There's not many problems, but definitely room for eliminates. The established lines are pretty damn good. If you're driving by on the 80, you won't regret checking it out. Sep 11, 2018
Ryder Lucero
Rawlins, Wy
[Hide Comment] Found out about this place after gaining interest in climbing about 3 to 4 months ago and have been climbing here ever since,for a newbie the climbs are amazing and I have found some new potential routes here myself,I hope more people find out about this place because it is truly full of amazing climbs. Jul 18, 2023