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The Thinker Rock Climbing

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Dierection T,S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b

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GPS:	40.1863, -105.3334 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: MM 23-29.5 - now ended daily CO 7 highway closure/delays Details

Per Kai Bouwman: the daily CO 7 highway closure/delay access issue is no longer a problem according to CDOT the construction finished as of Nov. 11, 2022.

From CDOT: Colorado Highway 7 is closed daily from MP 23-29.5. Motorists can only travel through the area between 6-8 am and 4-7 pm. During these timeframes, pilot cars will lead alternating one-way travel. Drivers should plan for delays, and this schedule will remain in place through Memorial Day 2022.

During the closure, motorists need to take US 36 to CO 7.

codot.gov/projects/co7-lyon…

Description

This spire is located just to the west of the Roadside Rock. Approach as you are going to Roadside and traverse west to the base. The best route is found about 40ft up a gully on the west-facing wall.

Getting There

Park in the large parking lot on the left across from Sweat Loaf, at 4.5 miles from the mouth of the canyon (mile marker 28 5/10). The rock is on the north side of the road.