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Elevation: 6,500 ft 1,981 m
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Description Suggest change

This subarea consists of crags along the Lookout Mountain Road. It includes Lookout Mountain Crag, Crimson Tide Wall, Lover's Leap on Beaver Brook, Beaverbrook Trail Boulders, and Tiers of Zion.

The rock here consists largely of granite, gneiss, and occasionally schist.

Note: a good chunk of the land along the upper parts of Lookout Mountain Road are under the jurisdiction of Jefferson County Open Space. Please be aware of their regulations.

Also, note that some of the land here may be subject to raptor closures, in particular golden eagle nesting that may encompass Feb. 1 through July 31. Hefty fines may be in store for those disinclined to self-education on closure boundaries.

Finally, please remember that Lookout Mountain Road is a heavily used recreational resource by many types of outdoor enthusiasts. Anytime you drive up, there will be cyclists and long boarders on the road, paragliders, and RC planes in the air above, and hikers and sightseers at the pullouts and on the trails. Please drive slowly and carefully, especially around blind corners. You should only pass cyclists when you have a clear sightline to the oncoming lane; there have been too many fatalities. Please also carry a wag bag and pick up your trash. Let's model for the other weekend warriors how to safely and enjoyably share all that Lookout Mountain and Mt. Zion have to offer.

Getting There Suggest change

From the intersection of CO 93 and US 6, head south along US 6 to a light at 19th Avenue. Drive up and west along Lookout Mountain Road.

Lookout Mountain Crag and Crimson Tide Wall are just below the first big switchback turn, at about mile 1.7. The Tiers of Zion are accessed at the next big switchback turn beyond that. The Beaverbrook Trail Boulders and Lover's Leap on Beaver Brook are accessed from the main parking lot of Windy Saddle Park, which is a little less than a mile beyond the switchbacks.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Lookout Mountain Road

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
 93
● Trenchtown
Sport
Tiers of Zion > C. Lower Tier > A. E Wall
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 130
● 5.7 Dihedral
Trad, TR
Lookout Mtn Crag
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 227
● Irie
Sport
Tiers of Zion > C. Lower Tier > A. E Wall
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 244
● The Burning Bush
Sport
Tiers of Zion > C. Lower Tier > A. E Wall
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 224
● Don't Rock My Boat
Sport 2 pitches
Tiers of Zion > C. Lower Tier > B. Recessed Slab
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
 208
● 5.8 Crack
Trad, TR
Lookout Mtn Crag
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 138
● Three Little Roofs
Sport
Tiers of Zion > B. Upper Tier > B. First, Second, & T…
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 113
● The Belay Brothers Bounce Back
Trad
Tiers of Zion > C. Lower Tier > C. Middle & W Walls
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 355
● Three Little Birds
Sport
Tiers of Zion > C. Lower Tier > C. Middle & W Walls
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 124
● Undisclosed Location
Sport
Tiers of Zion > B. Upper Tier > B. First, Second, & T…
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 88
● Three Little Bats
Sport
Tiers of Zion > B. Upper Tier > B. First, Second, & T…
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a C1
 115
● 5.10 Crack aka "Thin Fingers"
Trad, TR, Aid
Lookout Mtn Crag
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
 109
● Zion Train
Sport 2 pitches
Tiers of Zion > C. Lower Tier > A. E Wall
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 185
● Buffalo Soldier
Sport
Tiers of Zion > C. Lower Tier > C. Middle & W Walls
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 147
● Old Pirates
Sport
Tiers of Zion > C. Lower Tier > C. Middle & W Walls
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Trenchtown Tiers of Zion > C. Lower Tier > A. E Wall
 93
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Sport
● 5.7 Dihedral Lookout Mtn Crag
 130
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad, TR
● Irie Tiers of Zion > C. Lower Tier > A. E Wall
 227
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
● The Burning Bush Tiers of Zion > C. Lower Tier > A. E Wall
 244
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
● Don't Rock My Boat Tiers of Zion > C. Lower Tier > B. Recessed Slab
 224
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport 2 pitches
● 5.8 Crack Lookout Mtn Crag
 208
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c Trad, TR
● Three Little Roofs Tiers of Zion > B. Upper Tier > B. First, Second, & T…
 138
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
● The Belay Brothers Bounce Back Tiers of Zion > C. Lower Tier > C. Middle & W Walls
 113
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
● Three Little Birds Tiers of Zion > C. Lower Tier > C. Middle & W Walls
 355
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
● Undisclosed Location Tiers of Zion > B. Upper Tier > B. First, Second, & T…
 124
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
● Three Little Bats Tiers of Zion > B. Upper Tier > B. First, Second, & T…
 88
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
● 5.10 Crack aka "Thin Fingers" Lookout Mtn Crag
 115
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a C1 Trad, TR, Aid
● Zion Train Tiers of Zion > C. Lower Tier > A. E Wall
 109
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Sport 2 pitches
● Buffalo Soldier Tiers of Zion > C. Lower Tier > C. Middle & W Walls
 185
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
● Old Pirates Tiers of Zion > C. Lower Tier > C. Middle & W Walls
 147
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
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