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Elevation: 6,500 ft
GPS: 39.93423, -105.28939
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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: 5.8 Crack, 5.8; 5.10 Crack, 5.10a; Rincon, 5.11a/b; Center Route, 5.11a/b; Camoflauge, 5.12c.

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

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

26 Total Climbs

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Location: Rincon - Center Route & R Change
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Classic Climbing Routes at Rincon - Center Route & R

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 333
Five-Ten Crack
Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 25
Rincon Light
Trad 5 pitches
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R
 14
Reveley-Hunter
Trad
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 42
Concentric
Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 256
Rincon
Trad 4 pitches
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 80
Point Break
Trad, Sport 3 pitches
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 262
Center Route
Trad 3 pitches
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 8
Mind Over Matter
Trad, TR
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 46
Spicoli
Sport
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 116
Raccoon Soup aka Thunderbolts
Trad, TR
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 22
Cosmic Wave
Trad 4 pitches
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 7
Another Pipeline Bonecrusher
Trad, Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 35
Camouflage
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Five-Ten Crack
 333
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
Rincon Light
 25
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad 5 pitches
Reveley-Hunter
 14
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R Trad
Concentric
 42
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
Rincon
 256
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Trad 4 pitches
Point Break
 80
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Trad, Sport 3 pitches
Center Route
 262
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Trad 3 pitches
Mind Over Matter
 8
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Trad, TR
Spicoli
 46
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Raccoon Soup aka Thunderbolts
 116
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad, TR
Cosmic Wave
 22
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Trad 4 pitches
Another Pipeline Bonecrusher
 7
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Trad, Sport
Camouflage
 35
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
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