Point Break Rock Climbing

There is only one easy approach to this crag and that is when the river is frozen over, in which case, it's probably too cold to climb here.

Point Break is located on the bend just downstream from the New River Wall, but it is across the river. When low enough to wade or river is frozen, park in the big pullout across from the crag. Walk up the road to a drainage tunnel that runs underneath the road and goes down to the river. There is a crossing that is generally low (below and to the left of the crag) and an ice bridge that forms (below and to the right of the crag). Once across the river, keep walking upstream to a trail that zig-zags up to the base of the cliff and the fixed line. (CAUTION: the gullies and ledges below the cliff band are steep and dangerous, follow the trail, or be ready for something spicy.)

If you don't want to cross the river, you have to approach from Tunnel 2 (we went this way the first time and only the first time), and it is a LONG approach. Just man up and cross the river, or get waders, they're awesome for climbing in Clear Creek.

I would also recommend a stick-clip for these routes. First bolts are not high, but you start on a ledge, so it's a good idea.