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Wolcott Crags and Boulders Climbing
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| Elevation: | 6,905 ft | 2,105 m |
| GPS: |
39.713, -106.6973 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Page Views: | 147,758 total · 647/month | |
| Shared By: | Lee Smith on Mar 19, 2006 | |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Access Issue: Trestle and CMC areas are off limits.
Details
The entire Trestle and CMC areas are now off-limits. The house finally sold and the new owners are more than happy to call the cops on climbers and fishermen (even for trespassing on land that is not theirs!).
Description
Wolcott Crags are an excellent leg-stretching stopping point on any I-70 trip since access is very short, and the climbing is varied and interesting. The crags are located above I-70 near the town of Wolcott. These short cliffs are Dakota Sandstone and very good for topropes and easy trad climbing. There is also Entrada Sandstone formation here. There are several bolted sport routes although some of questionable safety due to potential rockfall. The First Tier is five minutes from the road, and the Second Tier offers some decent trad and bolted routes for a 20 minute hike. There are some good boulders and camping as well. The south-facing crags are often open for climbing all winter long.
Getting There
From I-70 east or west, take the Wolcott/CO Highway 131 exit and head west on US Highway 6. Approximately 1/2 mile past the Wolcott Yacht Club (great eats and drinks) a small pull-out provides parking for the First Tier. There is a house with large windows on top of this crag. Cross the Eagle River on an old railroad bridge and follow the trails to one of two crags.
For the Second Tier and the boulders, continue on US Highway 6 for a mile or so until you reach a fee camping area. The boulders are right at the parking lot. The Second Tier is above to the west. Find your way across another old railway bridge east of the campsites and follow the tracks west to a trail that heads up the hill to the base of the crag.
For the Second Tier and the boulders, continue on US Highway 6 for a mile or so until you reach a fee camping area. The boulders are right at the parking lot. The Second Tier is above to the west. Find your way across another old railway bridge east of the campsites and follow the tracks west to a trail that heads up the hill to the base of the crag.
Classic Climbing Routes at Wolcott Crags and Boulders
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