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Colossus Climbing

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Elevation:	6,536 ft	1,992 m
GPS:	40.28493, -116.01844 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
Page Views:	769 total · 11/month
Shared By:	Keith Wood on Jul 15, 2019
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Access Issue: Access passes through a private ranch. Details

Access route passes through a private ranch. As a courtesy, please observe 10mph speeds within the ranch and leave gates as you find them. Gates mark the start and end of the ranch land. See Getting There notes for details.

Description

Colossus contains a large collection of boulders in varying quality, plus some of the best route potential on the cliff lines. The Puppy, a large obvious pillar at the south end of the cliff line, has a cool overhang and a nice looking dihedral, awaiting routes. Other cracks and a cool pinnacle await. You have to hunt for the better boulders, but there are some nice ones with steep faces or overhangs, and quality rock.

Getting There

Take the south road through the grassy hills parallel to the North Rim and South Rim areas. Go down a steep hill and cross a small drainage. (This hill is quite steep. If you do not have 4WD and good tires it could mean trouble getting out.) Follow the road uphill until you can see The Puppy. Continue on until you are below it. Easy to turn around once you are there.