Cheyenne Canyon sits tucked into the foothills on the southern edge of Colorado Springs, offering a surprisingly varied climbing experience within minutes of the city. Granite walls and crack systems wind through a lush, shaded canyon that feels removed from the urban edge it sits on making it one of the most accessible and rewarding climbing destinations in the Pikes Peak region.

The climbing here spans a range of grades and styles, with trad and sport routes spread across multiple walls throughout the canyon. The shaded aspect and higher moisture of the canyon environment give it a different character from the sunnier red rock climbing nearby at Garden of the Gods cooler and more forgiving on warm days, with rock that rewards careful footwork and technique. This is also a great local venue for ice climbing in winter.

Colorado Climbing Company guides know Cheyenne Canyon well and can match the day to your experience and goals. It's the kind of local spot that Colorado Springs climbers keep close to their chest when time doesn't allow us to some of the other world-class climbing.