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Lakeview Rock Climbing

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Routes in Lakeview

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	14 Day Limit S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Barnacle Buster S 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Between a Crack and a Hard Place T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a PG13
	Boathouse Backstep S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Brooke, Line, & Sinker S 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Catch & Release S 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Chocolate Covered Razorblades S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Flightless Bird S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Forgot My Sunglasses S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Gin & Juiced S 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Half Size Too Big S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Happy Camper S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Jettison S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	No Wake Zone S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Party Barge S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Pest Control S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Pontoon Boat S 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Pura Vida S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Rooster Tail S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Rowing Against the Wind S 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
	Sicilian Pirates S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Smooth Sailing S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Tackle Box S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Vallecito Kung Fu S 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Wilderness Therapy S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Description

Lakeview is a fun, scrappy little limestone cliff that sits above Vallecito Reservoir. The rock here is different in character from the other limestone crags around Durango. There are currently around 25 established routes. The climbing is mostly moderate (5.8 - 5.11) and well-bolted. The views are outstanding, and the approach is less than 10 minutes. The crag faces mostly northwest and gets morning shade and afternoon sun. There are still routes in development, but most have been climbed and cleaned. That being said, this is a newish area and holds continue to break, so helmets are recommended.

Getting There

Follow CR 501 to just before Vallecito Reservoir, and turn right onto FR 603 (at Upper Pine River Fire Protection Station #2). FR 603 is closed seasonally at the gate near the Old Timers Campground from December 1st - May 1st. Pass under the dam, and continue around the east side of the reservoir to North Canyon Campground. Turn right onto FR 852, and follow it to its end and a small parking area. The cliff is visible from here, and there is a cairned trail leading to the base near Wilderness Therapy and Pest Control.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Lakeview

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 16 ● Pest Control Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 20 ● Wilderness Therapy Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 19 ● 14 Day Limit Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 14 ● Flightless Bird Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 12 ● Party Barge Sport
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 15 ● Chocolate Covered Razorblades Sport
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 12 ● Rooster Tail Sport
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 8 ● No Wake Zone Sport
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 16 ● Pontoon Boat Sport
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 11 ● Brooke, Line, & Sinker Sport
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 8 ● Gin & Juiced Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 15 ● Pura Vida Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 13 ● Forgot My Sunglasses Sport
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c 12 ● Catch & Release Sport
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c 4 ● Vallecito Kung Fu Sport