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Bob's Rock

Submitted By: Casey Bernal on Oct 21, 2003
Administrators: Ben Mottinger, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monomaniac
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Description 

This is a very nice 75' vertical-to-overhanging granite wall just off the road. The rock is reminiscent of the rock in Boulder Canyon, but it is a little more crystalline. There are a good number of sport, trad and sport/trad climbs in the 5.9 to 5.11 range. There is also a nice moderate toprope on the left side. It is a good idea to have a few QDS and a small rack for any of the climbs. Don't forget to bring the tailgate-belay-seat.


Getting There 

In the middle of Buena Vista, turn East off US Highway 24 onto Main Street. Go a couple of blocks and turn North onto N. Colorado Street (Chaffee County Rd. 371). After approximately 3.1 miles from Main Street and after the tunnels, you will see Bob's Rock on the East side of the road and Elephant Rock on the West side.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Bob's Rock:
Top Rope Slab   5.6     TR   
Flakes   5.9     Trad, 1 pitch, 70 feet   
Bob's Crack   5.9+     Trad, 1 pitch, 70 feet   
Hot Foot and High Step   5.10a/b     Sport, 1 pitch   
Ego Buster   5.10c     Trad, Sport, 1 pitch, 70 feet   
Top Dawg   5.12b/c     Sport, 1 pitch, 70 feet   
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By Casey Bernal
From: Wheat Ridge, CO
Jul 5, 2005

This crag is closer to 75' high than 150' in the topo that Stewart Green gives in the Rock Climbing Colorado book.

By BobDergay
From: Eldorado
Oct 11, 2006

75 Feet might be pushing it....

By kevin murphy
Apr 27, 2009

SSSHHHHHH. This crag is quite good. Bolted routes that are still spicey. For me at least. Good trad line, Bobs Crack. The 10.c felt more like 11.c. 3 star. The left most route was excellent as well. Felt more like 12.a. If your in the area check it out. Also visit Cafe Dawn in Salida, nice hang.