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Vallecito Lake Ice Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Areas in Vallecito Lake Ice

Middle Mountain 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Pine River 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

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Elevation:	7,654 ft	2,333 m
GPS:	37.4007, -107.5507 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Jaaron Mankins on Dec 2, 2010
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Description

This area is a little known gem of Southwestern Colorado. No crowds, guidebooks or beta adds to the seclusion and fun of this area. Many unexplored rock and ice formations exist. Excellent opportunities for beer and good food exist at the Vallecito Country Market (La Comida Mexicana). A large variety of climbing exists within the valleys from single pitch top-roping to long alpine style routes rock and ice. Approaches can sometimes be interesting.

Getting There

Drive north from Bayfield for approximately 18 miles on CR 501 to reach Vallecito Lake. Most climbs are near Middle Mountain road or the Pine River trail head.