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South Platte Guided Rock Climbs

South Platte Guided Rock Climbs

Granite domes and sunny crags in Colorado's Pike National Forest

Granite domes and sunny crags in Colorado's Pike National Forest

South Platte Guided Rock Climbs

Granite domes and sunny crags in Colorado's Pike National Forest

The South Platte corridor offers some of the best granite climbing in Colorado with sunny crags across the Pikes Peak region with routes for a variety of skill levels. A beloved Front Range area known for warm rock, clear skies, and classic climbing days.

The South Platte corridor offers some of the best granite climbing in Colorado with sunny crags across the Pikes Peak region with routes for a variety of skill levels. A beloved Front Range area known for warm rock, clear skies, and classic climbing days.

Quick Facts

Location:

Pine

Pine

Prime Season:

Spring-Fall

Spring-Fall

Duration:

8 hrs

8 hrs

Itinerary Type:

Private

Private

Skill Level:

Difficult

Difficult

Price:

From $386

From $386

Do you guide all of the South Platte?

The South Platte is a very extensive area. We guide in a few specific locations in the areas southwest of Denver like Narrow Gauge Slabs and the Cathedral Spires.

Are most of the climbs difficult or are there easier things?

The South Platte is well known for it's harder climbs like Center Route and Wunsch's Dihedral on Cynical Pinnacle but there are a number of easier spots like Narrow Gauge Slabs that are easier to access and have a variety of single pitch climbs that is more beginner and family friendly.

I don't know how to trad climb so is this a good spot for me?

While some trad climbing knowledge is helpful it is not required. Guides are happy to explain the basic skills so you can be prepared to follow traditional climbs where the guide is placing gear.

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Inclusions

The South Platte corridor stretches through Pikes Peak region south of Denver, offering some of the most consistently enjoyable granite climbing on the Front Range. Sunny exposures, clean rock, and routes spread across multiple crags make it an ideal destination for those seeking challenging crack and slab climbs.

The granite here is featured and varied but hits a variety of difficulty levels. The South Platte's elevation and sunny aspects also give it one of the longest climbing seasons on the Front Range making it a reliable choice when other areas are less predictable.

Colorado Climbing Company guides know the corridor well and can match the day to your goals and experience level. With multiple crags to choose from and routes worth revisiting for years, the South Platte is the kind of area that rewards those who take the time to explore it properly.

Leave No Trace Note: Due to nesting falcons in several areas around the South Platte we may not be able to schedule a climb at the preferred location between February and July.

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Inclusions

The South Platte corridor stretches through Pikes Peak region south of Denver, offering some of the most consistently enjoyable granite climbing on the Front Range. Sunny exposures, clean rock, and routes spread across multiple crags make it an ideal destination for those seeking challenging crack and slab climbs.

The granite here is featured and varied but hits a variety of difficulty levels. The South Platte's elevation and sunny aspects also give it one of the longest climbing seasons on the Front Range making it a reliable choice when other areas are less predictable.

Colorado Climbing Company guides know the corridor well and can match the day to your goals and experience level. With multiple crags to choose from and routes worth revisiting for years, the South Platte is the kind of area that rewards those who take the time to explore it properly.

Leave No Trace Note: Due to nesting falcons in several areas around the South Platte we may not be able to schedule a climb at the preferred location between February and July.

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Includes

The South Platte corridor stretches through Pikes Peak region south of Denver, offering some of the most consistently enjoyable granite climbing on the Front Range. Sunny exposures, clean rock, and routes spread across multiple crags make it an ideal destination for those seeking challenging crack and slab climbs.

The granite here is featured and varied but hits a variety of difficulty levels. The South Platte's elevation and sunny aspects also give it one of the longest climbing seasons on the Front Range making it a reliable choice when other areas are less predictable.

Colorado Climbing Company guides know the corridor well and can match the day to your goals and experience level. With multiple crags to choose from and routes worth revisiting for years, the South Platte is the kind of area that rewards those who take the time to explore it properly.

Leave No Trace Note: Due to nesting falcons in several areas around the South Platte we may not be able to schedule a climb at the preferred location between February and July.

Still thinking about your next great climb?

Colorado is a big state with a lot of different climbs. Feel free to use our contact form. We're happy to be your resource for deciding what might be the most convenient climb for your skills and location.

Still thinking about your next great climb?

Colorado is a big state with a lot of different climbs. Feel free to use our contact form. We're happy to be your resource for deciding what might be the most convenient climb for your skills and location.

Still thinking about your next great climb?

Colorado is a big state with a lot of different climbs. Feel free to use our contact form. We're happy to be your resource for deciding what might be the most convenient climb for your skills and location.

Nearby & Similar Climbing Locations

Below are some recommended climbing locations within the vicinity if you're interested in some alternative destinations. Colorado is home to many climbing areas and we want to help you find the one that is best for you!

Below are some recommended climbing locations within the vicinity if you're interested in some alternative destinations. Colorado is home to many climbing areas and we want to help you find the one that is best for you!

Climber in clear creek looks for another hold with the river below them

Golden

From $279

4-8 hrs

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber in clear creek looks for another hold with the river below them

Golden

From $279

4-8 hrs

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber in clear creek looks for another hold with the river below them

Golden

From $279

4-8 hrs

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber smiles while climbing a sandstone ridge in Garden of the Gods

Colorado Springs

From $279

4-8 hours

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber smiles while climbing a sandstone ridge in Garden of the Gods

Colorado Springs

From $279

4-8 hours

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber smiles while climbing a sandstone ridge in Garden of the Gods

Colorado Springs

From $279

4-8 hours

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber stands on top of ridge in Garden of the Gods with park opening up behind

Boulder

From $279

4-8 hrs

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber stands on top of ridge in Garden of the Gods with park opening up behind

Boulder

From $279

4-8 hrs

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber stands on top of ridge in Garden of the Gods with park opening up behind

Boulder

From $279

4-8 hrs

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Common Course Options

Some climbing areas are better suited for certain types of classes than others. Below are a few of the classes we commonly do here if you are interested in learning to climb. While we can always figure out ways to make something work these climbing courses work well in this area.

Some climbing areas are better suited for certain types of classes than others. Below are a few of the classes we commonly do here if you are interested in learning to climb. While we can always figure out ways to make something work these climbing courses work well in this area.

Guide demonstrates to students how to belay

Various

From $279

4-8 hrs

Easy

Rock

Rock

Rock

Guide demonstrates to students how to belay

Various

From $279

4-8 hrs

Easy

Rock

Rock

Rock

Guide demonstrates to students how to belay

Various

From $279

4-8 hrs

Easy

Rock

Rock

Rock

Belayer fixes the rope while a leader places a cam during learn to lead trad course

Various

From $386

8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Belayer fixes the rope while a leader places a cam during learn to lead trad course

Various

From $386

8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Belayer fixes the rope while a leader places a cam during learn to lead trad course

Various

From $386

8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber reaches towards anchor to tie a clove hitch

Various

From $279

4-8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber reaches towards anchor to tie a clove hitch

Various

From $279

4-8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber reaches towards anchor to tie a clove hitch

Various

From $279

4-8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

6435 Garlock Way

Colorado Springs, CO

80918

596 S. Carr St.

Denver, CO

80226

Let's Socialize!

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6435 Garlock Way

C/S, CO

80918

596 S. Carr St.

Denver, CO

80226

Let's Socialize!

Climb with us!

National Park Concessionaire
Bureau of Land Management Authorization
National Forest Authorization
Colorado State Parks Permittee

Copyright ©  Since 2010 The Colorado Climbing Company TM, All rights reserved.

Copyright © Since 2010 The Colorado Climbing Company TM, All rights reserved.