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Dr. Who 
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Slot, The 
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Turtle Rocks 


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Turtle looking West

Description 

One of Buena Vista's largest Crags. Holds more than 20 climbs including sport, mixed and trad routes.


Getting There 

From Buena Vista, take CR 371. Take a [right] on CR 375. At the top of the switch backs there is a parking area on the left.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Turtle Rocks:
Dr. Who   5.7     Trad, 1 pitch, 50 feet   
You Call Yourself a Thief?   5.10a     Trad, Sport, 1 pitch   
Knobs   5.10     Sport, 1 pitch   
Cisco Kid   5.10c     Trad, Sport, 1 pitch, 60 feet   
40oz of Freedom   5.10+     Trad, 1 pitch   
Saw Blade   5.11a     Sport, 2 pitches   
Knobs Up   5.11c     Sport, 1 pitch   
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Featured Route For Turtle Rocks
Climb up the left-facing, crack system through the chimney.

The Slot 5.8  CO : Buena Vista : Turtle Rocks
In the center of the SE face, find a crack line that goes through a "slot" to the top. There is an old piton on the left side of the groove just below the crux. Be sure to clip it with a long sling to reduce rope drag....[more]   Browse More Classics in CO


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By Doug Ranck
Aug 9, 2007

Turtle Rock climbs are a few that are listed here. The guide book refers to this area as Turtle Rock. There are a lot of great climbs here.

By Hallie
May 26, 2008

Quick comment on "getting there" - from Buena Vista, head north on 371 and then turn right (east) onto 375, not left.

By Doug Lintz
From: Kearney, NE
Jun 27, 2008

There's plenty of free camping here (even a port-a-john) but this area appears to the local hangout for parties. Be prepared for loud music and random screaming all night.