BETA PHOTO: This is a picture of the pull-out for cars just be...
Description
This Crag, has a very interesting conglomerate rock type. There are rocks poking out from the wall ranging from the size of a thumb to a basketball, and they are solid! The best way I can describe it is like a bunch of rocks placed as holds on cement.
I strongly recommend checking this place out at least once, and it's only about 30 minutes from Gunnison, or Lake City. Stop on the way to God's Crag.
All climbs with anchors are sport routes, however there is potential for some trad leads... It is very rare to see anyone here, probably because no one knows about and there are only about 15 climbs. This is a south facing wall so it gets sun all day.
Also if you visit the wonderful Rock 'n Roll sports on US-50 in Gunnison you can get a hand drawn guide sheet for $0.50. They can also give you beta for this area and all others in the area.
Getting There
Take CO 149 south from Gunnison to about 4 miles south of Powderhorn. At mile marker 97 turn East on CR-38 [CR 58?] (left if coming from Gunnison). There will be a sign for Indian Creek Road and you'll cross a cattle guard right away.
Drive 2.9 miles from CO-149 on CR 58 to a 5-6 car pull off on the left-see photo (about 100 yds before the 3rd cattle guard). Walk about 200ft down the road to a 4x4 road that goes west (right). Follow the 4x4 road about 200-300 yards to a small 2-car pull off then follow the trail another 200 feet to the southwest to the climbing.
10 minute hike from pull-off for cars.
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for The Point, Powderhorn, Colorado (AKA Indian Creek):
I really enjoyed this crag. What a pleasant little surprise of fun. Great camping too! The rock is more of a volcanic conglomerate so it is a little different than El Rito, or Maple Canyon. There's a few wobbly bolts on the main wall, so if you're so inclined, it would be great to have those replaced and a worthy investment. Oh yeah, it's road 58, not 38 that you'll get to the crag on.
You're welcome, Will. This is too cool of a place to keep a secret.
Thanks for the correction, Jason. I fixed the directions.
By mike bromberg From: Crested Butte, CO Jun 10, 2010
Some fun climbing in a really nice setting.
Many of the routes have some large/dangerous fall potential. Not to mention some loose, wobbly bolts as noted above. Many of the "wedge" bolts used have been glued over top, then have loosened over time....
I'm not sure one would be able to easily tighten many of them, with this glue on top. Maybe replacement would be appropriate. Despite the numerous moderate ratings, this is certainly not the place for learning to lead climb.
Funny, I have climbed here a few times and definitely did not feel there was any problem with bolt spacing or placement. I even thought the bolting was fairly cozy.
But I just climbed on the overhanging wall and the routes just bordering it.
I didn't notice any wobbly bolts either, but that would be a different story... those should be replaced.
By mike bromberg From: Crested Butte, CO Jun 13, 2010
I noticed the wobblers on Big Kahunas, Bubbas Weenie Way and on Pirate in Paradise (anchors). This trip, Big Kahunas stood out as a rather dangerous lead....
I recommend bringing a stick clip! We spent the whole of Memorial day here and didn't see another soul. Beautiful spot and good climbing if you are near Lake City.
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