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Elevation: 6,990 ft
GPS: 39.93435, -105.28993
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Shared By: Leo Paik on Mar 20, 2006
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Rincon is a small but amazing crag with probably the highest density of quality routes in all of Eldorado Canyon State Park. Classic and awesome traditional climbs abound here and should not be missed. While nearly all the climbs here are in the moderate range, certainly the 5.10s-5.11s are better represented. There is little for the low or high end climber here, but there is much to feed the soul of a large percentage of climbers. The views are soothing and extend to the continental divide. It's worth the walk.

Although there are a few bolted lines, you will likely need your rack and protection skills to succeed here.

Often on a nice weekend, for good reason, this wall along with the West Ridge can be very popular with climbers. Its southern exposure makes it particularly pleasant during cooler months although early days in summer months can be delightful as well.

There are so many fine routes here! Some of the best include: Over and Out, 5.8; Emerald City, 5.9; Over the Hill, 5.10b; Aerial Book, 5.11a; Aerospace, 5.11b s; Climb of the Century, 5.11c s; Wendego, 5.12a/b s; 5.12c; & Evictor, 5.12c/d s.

Descents include some rappels or downclimbing gullies both L or R of the crag.

Note, if anyone has particularly good base digital photos for rendering a topo for this page, please let me know.

Getting There Suggest change

W end of Eldorado Canyon State Park, Rincon Trail, boulder hop the talus, to be filled in

32 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Rincon - L of Center Route

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 315
Over and Out
Trad 2 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 248
Emerald City
Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 476
Over the Hill
Trad 2 pitches
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 29
Bat's Ass Dihedral
Trad, TR
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c PG13
 114
Aerial Book
Trad, TR 2 pitches
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 16
Aeronaut
Trad, Sport
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 144
Climb Of The Century
Trad
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 59
Aerospace
Trad, Sport 2 pitches
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a R
 5
Aero-Book
Trad
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a R
 24
Wendego
Trad
5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b PG13
 80
The Evictor
Trad
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 13
Surf's Up
Trad, Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c PG13
 32
Fraid Line
Trad
5.13a/b 8a 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c
 15
The Final Eviction (aka Freeline)
Trad
5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a R
 6
Must'a Been High
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Over and Out
 315
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 2 pitches
Emerald City
 248
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Over the Hill
 476
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad 2 pitches
Bat's Ass Dihedral
 29
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Trad, TR
Aerial Book
 114
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c PG13 Trad, TR 2 pitches
Aeronaut
 16
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad, Sport
Climb Of The Century
 144
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Trad
Aerospace
 59
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Trad, Sport 2 pitches
Aero-Book
 5
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a R Trad
Wendego
 24
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a R Trad
The Evictor
 80
5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b PG13 Trad
Surf's Up
 13
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Trad, Sport
Fraid Line
 32
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c PG13 Trad
The Final Eviction (aka Fre…
 15
5.13a/b 8a 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c Trad
Must'a Been High
 6
5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a R Trad
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