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Englemann Canyon (submitted as Ruxton Canyon, Manitou Springs) Climbing
Routes in Englemann Canyon (submitted as Ruxton Canyon, Manitou Springs)
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Arretion V1+ 5 |
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Entrance Exam V1 5 |
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Impeach the Bushes T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R |
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Loonaner V1 5 |
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| Elevation: | 6,787 ft | 2,069 m |
| GPS: |
38.85299, -104.936 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Page Views: | 10,554 total · 52/month | |
| Shared By: | Larry C. Schubarth on May 8, 2008 | |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Description
This are has Pikes Peak granite, mostly good to excellent.
Per David Hertel: The cog railway starts at the eastern-most point and heads up to the summit of Pikes Peak. There is a vast amount of wildlife, and is mostly national forest. Exceptional to the train tracks and the water supply for Manitou Springs (so don't piss in the creeks or streams).
There are many unexplored boulders and short trad climbs in the area. It is a bit difficult to climb in winter due to the massive amounts of snow dumped there from the sky. All rocks in the area are granite. Due to the fact that the area remains mostly unexplored in terms of climbing, the boulders and cliffs are generally covered in rich, sandy, and grassy moss. There is amazing hiking and spelunking here, but you have to bush-whack and explore with you eyes and ears wide open to find the caves, but they are there, so don't give up if that's what your looking for.
The terrain is steep like all canyons, but don't get it in your mind that it is all high walls towering over a raging river. It's within the Front Range and very much like walking between mountains (seeing as how that is what it is). There are some trails that take you to different washes along the base. I recommend exploring up the washes. There are tons of granite boulders spilled in the streams from the top of the peaks to the bottom of the creek.
This is a compilation of 2 entries for the same area.
Per David Hertel: The cog railway starts at the eastern-most point and heads up to the summit of Pikes Peak. There is a vast amount of wildlife, and is mostly national forest. Exceptional to the train tracks and the water supply for Manitou Springs (so don't piss in the creeks or streams).
There are many unexplored boulders and short trad climbs in the area. It is a bit difficult to climb in winter due to the massive amounts of snow dumped there from the sky. All rocks in the area are granite. Due to the fact that the area remains mostly unexplored in terms of climbing, the boulders and cliffs are generally covered in rich, sandy, and grassy moss. There is amazing hiking and spelunking here, but you have to bush-whack and explore with you eyes and ears wide open to find the caves, but they are there, so don't give up if that's what your looking for.
The terrain is steep like all canyons, but don't get it in your mind that it is all high walls towering over a raging river. It's within the Front Range and very much like walking between mountains (seeing as how that is what it is). There are some trails that take you to different washes along the base. I recommend exploring up the washes. There are tons of granite boulders spilled in the streams from the top of the peaks to the bottom of the creek.
This is a compilation of 2 entries for the same area.
Getting There
Park by Cog Railroad or Barr Trail parking lot. Approaches vary. Most are fairly gnarly.
Per David Hertel: When you are in Manitou Springs, you need to go all the way up Ruxton Ave. (the street heading towards the cog railway). You park in the Barr Trail (incline) parking lot and head down the hill you just drove up. You will need to walk from there, because there is no parking any further unless you are a resident. You are going to turn right and head up the paved hill. Once you cross the gate, you're in the canyon, and there are many places to explore.
This is a compilation of 2 submissions for the same area.
Per David Hertel: When you are in Manitou Springs, you need to go all the way up Ruxton Ave. (the street heading towards the cog railway). You park in the Barr Trail (incline) parking lot and head down the hill you just drove up. You will need to walk from there, because there is no parking any further unless you are a resident. You are going to turn right and head up the paved hill. Once you cross the gate, you're in the canyon, and there are many places to explore.
This is a compilation of 2 submissions for the same area.
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