Castlewood Canyon
Climbing Sections:
- Buoux Block (6)
- Cave Route (1)
- Dungeon (6)
- Falls Wall (19)
- Five and Dime Wall (4)
- Grocery Store Wall (30)
- Hanson's Wall (a.k.a. Sea Worl (5)
- Hedgeclipper Area (10)
- Honeycomb Spire (11)
- Morning Sun Wall (3)
- Project X Wall (7)
- Sea World (6)
- South Canyon Point (2)
- The Juggernaut (1)
- The Neanderthal Walls (6)
- Vulture Wall (a.k.a Pay Homage (9)
- Wendell Spire (6)
About Castlewood Canyon:
| 25 Million year old conglomerate rock lines the east and west rims of Castlewood Canyon and presents climbers with an interesting and fun challenge. Excellent diversity of routes ranging from 20'-50' high and relatively unknown status make this one of Colorado's best kept secrets. Costs $5 (as of 29 Jun 02) for entry and there is no camping or fires allowed in the park. Watch out for rattlesnakes. |
| Nearest town or city: | Franktown |
| Directions: | Take I-25 south from Denver to Exit 182 at Castle Rock. Head east on CO 86 for 6 miles to Franktown. Turn south on Castlewood Canyon road 1/4 mile before Franktown. Follow to park entrance. |
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| Camping: | No |
| When to Climb: | Summer |
| Quantity of Climbs: | Lifetime |
| Books: | Front Range Crags by Peter Hubbel Rock Climbing Colorado by Stewart Green Rock Climbers Guide to Castlewood Canyon State Park, Colorado by Thomas Hanson |
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Forum Discussions (5)
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castlewood guidebook | anykineclimb | 1 | Jun 19, 7:23 AM |
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fee update | mlind4s | 0 | Jun 10, 4:45 PM |
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Franktown CO in late March. | offwidth | 1 | Feb 06, 12:03 AM |
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Rattlers | phaedrus | 18 | May 30, 8:47 AM |
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Chalk Bag Found | baywolf | 1 | Feb 02, 5:37 PM |
