Lincoln Creek

Lincoln Creek

Description 

Mix of sport and trad routes, 1-2 pitch. There are a number of crags in this area. Great climbing and perfect for the summer. Everyone I have met in this area have only left me with good things to say about them. Like the rest of the Pass it has an exceptional quality and number of routes. Don't miss this area if you are on the Pass. Pick up Tom Perkins Independence Pass Climbing for routes descriptions.

Getting There 

10 miles west of Aspen and 28 miles east of Twin Lakes off of CO 82. Look for Lincoln Creek Gulch Campground and park in any number of places off this side road to get to desired crag here.

Organization 

Parking area next to CO 82
. Sunset Boulder - bouldering
. The Cube - bouldering
. Phat City
. Jimmy Cliff
. Sunset Cliff
. Lincoln Creen Cliff
Just shy of Lincoln Creek Campground
. The Egg- bouldering
. The Brain
. The Burger Shack Area
. Finger Food Wall
. Sunset Cantina
Lincoln Creek Campground - fee area
. Outhouse Wall - bouldering
. Campground Rock
. Intruders
Further up the road
. The Treasure Chest - bouldering
Campsite 5 areas
. Campsite 5 Wall - bouldering
. Beatle Juice - bouldering
. The Boulder - bouldering
. Brothel Wall
. Saloon
. Monastery
. Reese's Pieces

The Classics

Featured Route For Lincoln Creek

The Avenger 5.13a PG13  CO : Independence Pass : ... : Sunset Cliff

This stunning crack and face route is perhaps the best single trad pitch I've done in Colorado. Overhanging and sustained with a crux throw at 2/3rds height. It was a long time project first attempted by Jeff Hollenbaugh in the early 90s on gear. It was then bolted and projected by Tom Perkins, but still remained unclimbed. After climbing the route on gear, and receiving Tom's permission, I removed the unnecessary bolts. (There are still a few bo...[more]   Browse More Classics in CO