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Best Bouldering Near Denver?

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zukej · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2012 · Points: 0

Hello all!

I'm new to Denver, and very new to climbing. I want to make the most of the beautiful outdoors while I'm here. I was hoping I could get some information on accessible, fun, relatively beginner-level bouldering within a couple hours of Denver. Where are your favorite places to go?

Thanks in advance for the help, I think once I get a list of places to go it will be easier for me to start actually getting out there and climbing.

- Josh

Shane Zentner · · Colorado · Joined Nov 2001 · Points: 205

'bouldering within a couple hours of Denver...'

-Horsetooth Reservoir(Fort Collins)
-Carter Lake(Loveland)
-Flagstaff Mountain(Boulder)
-Flatirons(Boulder)
-Mt Sanitas(Boulder)
-Eldorado Canyon(Boulder)
-Terrain Boulders(Boulder)
-Morrison Bouldering(Morrison)
-Garden of the Gods(Colorado Springs)

And everything in between.

Have fun

419 · · Sacramento · Joined May 2010 · Points: 520

Morrison is closest (20 min from dtown). I'd say it's quality.

Previous post did not mention Three Sisters Park (45 min).
Mt Evans areas are solid as well.

MP can give you everything else.

Hank Caylor · · Livin' in the Junk! · Joined Dec 2003 · Points: 643

Castlewood Canyon, South Denver..ish.

Mike Lane · · AnCapistan · Joined Jan 2006 · Points: 880

Because you're a beginner, you would benefit from Greenwood Village's Westlands Park and Denver's Central Park in the Stapleton area. Man-made stuff, but good for building finger strength.

Shane Zentner · · Colorado · Joined Nov 2001 · Points: 205

Josh,
I regularly boulder at Flagstaff Mtn, and, I'm heading up there now. You are more than welcome to tag along today or another day. There are plenty of V0 problems to start with which I can show you. All of the south facing areas are pleasant and cool in the morning temps during the summer.

(303)-250-3375

-Shane

zukej · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2012 · Points: 0

Thank you all so much for the great advice! Especially Shane, that's a really nice offer. I was told this community would be friendly and helpful, definitely wasn't wrong.

RicHandorf · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2016 · Points: 0

Just found this sight.im planning a vacation in the next few weeks. Is there anyplace near Denver that has bouldering along with tent camping? Backpacking to the campground is fine.

Thanks
R

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Colorado
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