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Climbs accessible from the top

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Ian Wymore · · Arvada, CO · Joined Feb 2015 · Points: 15

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.

Does anyone have suggested areas/climbs that I can access from the top to set a top rope anchor (I have a trad rack and plenty of webbing to sling trees) over some easier climbing? Thinking 5.6-5.9 range. Preferably south facing so we don't freeze.

Also we live in Denver so the closer the better.

Thanks for any suggestions!

Rich Farnham · · Nederland, CO · Joined Aug 2002 · Points: 297
aikibujin · · Castle Rock, CO · Joined Oct 2014 · Points: 300
Lookout Mountain

is really close to Denver.

You can also access the top of a lot of routes at Castlewood Canyon by some easy scrambles, but identifying the routes from the top can be a little challenging.

Jay Eggleston · · Denver · Joined Feb 2003 · Points: 21,894

North Table Mountain

Just This Guy You Know · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 54

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?

Noah Yetter · · Lakewood, CO · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 105
Jay Eggleston wrote:North Table Mountain

It'll be crowded, get there early

Ian Wymore · · Arvada, CO · Joined Feb 2015 · Points: 15

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. Looks like we've got plenty of good options here.

Mike Lane · · AnCapistan · Joined Jan 2006 · Points: 880

The thing about setting routes up from the top at Table is that it is very dangerous to the folks below with rockfall

Ian Wymore · · Arvada, CO · Joined Feb 2015 · Points: 15

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?

Mike Lane · · AnCapistan · Joined Jan 2006 · Points: 880

No one ever goes to Castlewood. It's a ghost town aside from the Grocery Store top rope area.

Dan Cooksey · · Pink Ford Thunderbird · Joined Jan 2014 · Points: 365

May I chime in for another North Table Mountain.

Ian Wymore · · Arvada, CO · Joined Feb 2015 · Points: 15

You may

Matt Pierce · · Poncha Springs, CO · Joined May 2010 · Points: 312

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?

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You can easily walk up and around to the right of these and reach the anchors.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Colorado
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