Creel Crag Rock Climbing

Creel is a small town in the Copper Canyon area of Mexico's Sierra Madre. It it a major stop on the 'El Chepe' train.

Tourism is a big part of the local economy, so a few years ago the town bolted a small crag in town. There are about 10 fun, well-bolted sport routes a short walk from any guesthouse or hotel. The routes are often equipped with rap anchors, but all are an easy walk-off. The rock is volcanic, and the climbing is pocket pulling on steep faces.

While the Creel Crag is probably not worth planning a climbing trip around, if you are in the area it makes for a fun day of climbing. Also, if new routes are your thing, there is a ton of potential for new routes & boulder problems all around town and in the entire copper canyon area.

I have not listed specific routes b/c I don't know enough info about names/ratings/fa party, etc... However, the routes I climbed seemed to be in the 5.7 thru 5.11- range. Supposedly there is a local that works at the hostel that can provide more info if you are in town.