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The Hobo Car Rock Climbing
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| Elevation: | 6,500 ft |
| GPS: |
40.176, -105.36 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 1,651 total · 12/month |
| Shared By: | JF M on Mar 17, 2012 |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Access Issue: MM 23-29.5 - now ended daily CO 7 highway closure/delays
Details
Per Kai Bouwman: the daily CO 7 highway closure/delay access issue is no longer a problem according to CDOT the construction finished as of Nov. 11, 2022.
From CDOT: Colorado Highway 7 is closed daily from MP 23-29.5. Motorists can only travel through the area between 6-8 am and 4-7 pm. During these timeframes, pilot cars will lead alternating one-way travel. Drivers should plan for delays, and this schedule will remain in place through Memorial Day 2022.
During the closure, motorists need to take US 36 to CO 7.
codot.gov/projects/co7-lyon…
From CDOT: Colorado Highway 7 is closed daily from MP 23-29.5. Motorists can only travel through the area between 6-8 am and 4-7 pm. During these timeframes, pilot cars will lead alternating one-way travel. Drivers should plan for delays, and this schedule will remain in place through Memorial Day 2022.
During the closure, motorists need to take US 36 to CO 7.
codot.gov/projects/co7-lyon…
Description
The Hobo Car is a sunny bit of rock up on the hillside just in front of a huge pull-off (north side, at 7 miles). The slabby aspect and the large roof are visible uphill from the parking area.
The rock seems generally solid, but there are only a few routes to be had. The approach is sketchy (see below), so this crag may be worth skipping.
The rock seems generally solid, but there are only a few routes to be had. The approach is sketchy (see below), so this crag may be worth skipping.
Getting There
This crag is found 7 miles up-canyon (from the T-intersection in Lyons) shortly after mile marker 26. Park in a large pull-out / parking area on the north side of the road (not in the parking area a thousand yards down-canyon on the other side of the road). Hike uphill from the western portion of the lot.
The approach is steep, though straightforward. The descent is downright treacherous, as there are lots of cacti and slippery grass plants with no real "trail."
There are lots of large, loose rocks on the hillside which can slide toward the parking area.
It's a short but strenuous hike (10-15 minutes on slippery grasses).
The approach is steep, though straightforward. The descent is downright treacherous, as there are lots of cacti and slippery grass plants with no real "trail."
There are lots of large, loose rocks on the hillside which can slide toward the parking area.
It's a short but strenuous hike (10-15 minutes on slippery grasses).
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