The Watchtower is a large imposing tooth-like formation with Northwest exposure. As of April 2001, this formation appears was to be closed to climbing having been purchased by a private party in 2000. Per Wild Cat: the formation is not on private property according to OnX, but is adjacent to a private lot. Do not park across the bridge You can walk across the bridge, but the property boundary lies just south - at the start of the driveway. The Watchtower does hold a few routes including an excellent 2 pitch sport route called Highway Robbery (5.12b). The rock is overall very good, although not the cleanest in the canyon. Climbing on the large North face is largely on fine sharp edges, while the trad corner contains a decent crack system.
Nederland, CO
The northern triangle of land (between tower and river), is privately owned. However, the bridge is public, as are the parking areas just adjacent to it. Crossing the river or the bridge (basically anywhere directly west of the formation) should be fully legal. Feb 4, 2010
Longmont, CO