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Elevation: 8,178 ft
GPS: 38.44011, -107.38084
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Shared By: Matt Ledges on Jan 15, 2004 · Updates
Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC
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As the name would imply, these are all located on the south rim and can be seen from the north from road 92 starting about 4.5-5 miles west of US 50 on road 92.

Note, some of the distinctions between areas changed after the some of the land became a national park.

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See Blue Mesa area for detailed directions.

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Classic Climbing Routes at South Rim

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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● Blue Mesa Smear
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● Curecanti Monster
Trad, Ice 5 pitches
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● Blue Mesa Smear
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WI4-5 Trad, Ice
● Curecanti Monster
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WI4 Trad, Ice 5 pitches
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Private access routes east of Blue Creek (Blue Mesa proper).
Private access routes east of Blue Creek (Blue…
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Blue Mesa Smear from north rim.
Blue Mesa Smear from north rim.
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