
Climbing in Clear Creek Canyon
Clear Creek Canyon is just outside of Golden and has many options for single and multi-pitch climbing!
Clear Creek Canyon has a variety of zones to accommodate all levels of climbers. Regardless of your experience level, there is a great option for you in this canyon, from slab to featured face climbing and steep overhanging climbing. This is also a great place to learn the skills of multi-pitch climbing!
Popular areas for single pitch climbing include:
Lower Tier of Tiers of Zion on Lookout Mountain
East Colfax at Tunnel 6
Other Critters at Tunnel 5
Cats Vs Dogs Wall at Tunnel 5
Canal Zone at the base of the canyon
High Wire at Tunnel 2
The Graveyard at Tunnel 5(for more advanced climbers)
Multi-Pitch Climbing in Clear Creek Canyon
Playin Hooky (5.8) is a must do if you can climb 5.8 and want to climb multi-pitch! This 4 pitch route is super fun and has beautiful views over the creek. Great for a half-day adventure.
Trenchtown (5.4) is an excellent entry point to multi-pitch climbing. At the Tiers of Zion area on Lookout Mountain, we climb 2-3 pitches of 5.4 terrain ending on an exposed feeling vertical and juggy final pitch.
There are plenty of other options for multi-pitch climbing in Clear Creek Canyon from 5.6 - 5.10 and even harder! If you are interested to challenge yourself, let me know and we can customize the day for you.
Half Day (2-4 hours)
A half day is usually plenty for an individual climber. For 3 or 4 climbers, a full day is a better option. For an individual a half day could involve a multi-pitch climb like Playin’ Hooky (5.8) or Trenchtown (5.4) or single pitch climbing.
1 climber: $325
2 climbers: $175/person
3 climbers: $150/person
4 climbers: $125/person
Full Day (6-7 hours)
A full day of climbing is great for 2-4 climbers who are looking to spend the whole day outside (which is usually a great idea)! For one or two climbers, a full day could include a multi-pitch along with some single pitch climbing.
1 climber: $420
2 climbers: $265/person
3 climbers: $200/person
4 climbers: $175/person