Climbs accessible from the top
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This weekend I wanted to take the girlfriend out for some climbing but she doesn't lead or lead belay so I'm looking to set up a top rope for us. |
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Lookout Mountain
is really close to Denver. |
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North Table Mountain |
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If you don't mind an hour drive, Duncan's Ridge at the Horsetooth Reservoir has some really easily accessible top rope climbing that is surprisingly fun. No long routes, and nothing more challenging that 5.10 or so. (there is a 13a that has a bolted anchor but I've never seen anyone climb it). Plus, who doesn't love Fort Collins? |
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Jay Eggleston wrote:North Table Mountain It'll be crowded, get there early |
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Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. Looks like we've got plenty of good options here. |
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The thing about setting routes up from the top at Table is that it is very dangerous to the folks below with rockfall |
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Wherever we end up I'll of course be careful about loose rock. With that being said, which of the above suggestions typically have the smallest crowds? |
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No one ever goes to Castlewood. It's a ghost town aside from the Grocery Store top rope area. |
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May I chime in for another North Table Mountain. |
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You may |
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There's a few 5.8ish routes you can get to the top of at the Watermark in BoCan that are decent climbs. Follow the directions on getting to Avalon. This also gets you a tyrolean if you/your girlfriend hasnt done one. Although this time of year you can probably walk across? |




