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Elevation: 800 ft
GPS: 37.18961, -105.80328
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All the routes so far are south-facing, but the short, overhanging north side has some potential hard climbing. Not only is the rock secluded, but there are very few people in this part of Colorado. The rock is good quality volcanic and has been compared to Hueco Tanks in Texas. Most of the more than 50 routes are bolted, two pitch, sport climbs in the 5.10 or easier range. The camping is free on BLM land, and you camp at the approach to the climbs. The nearest hotel is in Alamosa, a half hour to the north. You can pick up a inexpensive guide at climbingpamphlet.com

Please be aware of the BLM raptor closure that runs from May 15th to August 31st. (It's way too hot to climb during the closure anyways so please give the birds some space and do not climb during the closure.) 

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Get on CO Highway 142 which runs parallel to the New Mexico/Colorado state line. This highway starts in San Luis on the east side and ends in Romeo on the west side. Once you cross the Rio Grande, driving west from San Luis the rocks come into view. Turn north between milepost 9 and 10. Drive north 1.5 miles down a somewhat high clearance dirt road. At the end of this road, walk uphill 10 minutes to the first climb.

GPS COORDINATES:

Turn off highway onto dirt road: 37.175577, -105.821994.
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Camping area: 37.189683, -105.805994.

11 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Manassa

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
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● Manassa Mauler
Sport 2 pitches
Robust
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 7
● Torn Britches
Sport
Espresso
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
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● Apache
Sport
Kokopelli
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 5
● Kokopelli
Sport 2 pitches
Kokopelli
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Manassa Mauler Robust
 7
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport 2 pitches
● Torn Britches Espresso
 7
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
● Apache Kokopelli
 5
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
● Kokopelli Kokopelli
 5
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Sport 2 pitches
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Beautiful view from the crag...very nice secluded area with mostly moderate climbs. Pack a windbreaker, it's pretty exposed and windy out here.
Beautiful view from the crag...very nice seclud…
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Another Manassa local. Watch out for the rattlesnakes!
Another Manassa local. Watch out for the rattle…
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Above the clouds in the San Luis Valley.
Above the clouds in the San Luis Valley.
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One of the Manassa locals.
One of the Manassa locals.
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Camping at Manassa.
Camping at Manassa.
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The climbing on Lefty.
The climbing on Lefty.
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Side look at Kokopelli.
Side look at Kokopelli.
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Wild horses at Manassa.
Wild horses at Manassa.
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Pulling the roof on the Lefty wall.
Pulling the roof on the Lefty wall.
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Climbers on Robust Wall.
Climbers on Robust Wall.
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Manassa from CO Highway 142.
Manassa from CO Highway 142.
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