Climbing
The area has a good mix of bolted face climbs and traditional gear protected routes. Although many of the routes in the valley are well bolted, it would be wise to carry some traditional gear to supplement runouts. Routes range from 5.5 to 5.12. A few topropes are available. Good bouldering can be found just about anywhere within the Fourmile area. This guide includes Pump Station Rock, Bob’s Rock, Elephant Rock, Turtle Rock, the Tunnel Walls, Split Rock, Transmitter Tower, The Land of Crank, The Cookie Stack Area, the Pleasure Dome and Davis Face. With the exception of Davis Face, all of these crags top out at about 50-100 feet. Davis Face, a large, west-facing cliff about 10 miles from town, stands at about 400-500 feet. Nice Granite climbing is also available at the Holy Water Wall just west of town on County Road 306.
Camping
Camping abounds to the northeast of town near Turtle Rock and Split Rock (County Road 375) and is free. Other sites are available along the Arkansas River but are usually occupied during the summer season by boaters. The BLM encourages all visitors to further minimize their impact by practicing “Leave No Trace” user ethics.
Style and Standards
Please abide by the following:
- NEVER alter existing routes! If the protection on a particular route does not suit your liking or ability, choose another climb.
- NEVER chip, chisel, glue, or scar the rock.
- Do not squeeze routes in-between other established routes.
- Avoid establishing new climbing on crags immediately above the road. They are a hazard to you and passer-byers.
- All new climbs should include anchors if an obvious or established descent is not present.
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